How do I make fluffy biscuits and gravy?

Get ready for a Southern comfort food feast with our recipe for fluffy biscuits and gravy. It's perfectly seasoned and oh-so-satisfying!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make fluffy biscuits and gravy. Items include: all-purpose flour baking powder sugar salt unsalted butter buttermilk breakfast sausage flour whole milk salt and pepper

all-purpose flour 2 cups
baking powder 1 tablespoon
sugar 1 teaspoon
salt 1/2 teaspoon, plus a pinch
unsalted butter 1/2 cup, cold
buttermilk 3/4 cup, cold
breakfast sausage 8 ounces
flour 2 tablespoons
whole milk 2 cups
salt and pepper to taste

Take note
Caution: This recipe may cause uncontrollable drooling and a strong desire for seconds. Please eat responsibly!

1

Prepare the Biscuits

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Cut in 1/2 cup of cold unsalted butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center and pour in 3/4 cup of cold buttermilk. Stir until just combined, then turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead the dough a few times until it comes together. Roll it out to about 3/4-inch thickness, then use a biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

2

Bake the Biscuits

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Brush the tops of the biscuits with melted butter and sprinkle a pinch of salt over each one. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and fluffy. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly while you prepare the gravy.

3

Make the Gravy

In a large skillet, cook 8 ounces of breakfast sausage over medium heat until browned and crumbled. Remove the sausage from the skillet, but leave the drippings behind. Add 2 tablespoons of flour to the drippings and cook, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes, or until golden brown. Slowly pour in 2 cups of whole milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until thickened. Stir in the cooked sausage and season with salt and pepper to taste.

4

Serve and Enjoy

Split the warm biscuits in half and spoon the creamy gravy over the top. You can also serve additional sausage on the side if desired. Dig in and savor every fluffy bite of these mouthwatering biscuits and gravy!