Southern Biscuits and Sausage Gravy

Ingredients

• 2 cup s all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup cold butter, cubed
• 3/4 cup cold buttermilk
• 1 lb breakfast pork sausage
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, for gravy
• 3 cup s whole milk
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• salt to taste

Steps

1. 1

   For biscuits: whisk 2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until pea-sized crumbles form. Stir in buttermilk until just combined.

2. 2

   Pat dough to 1-inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut with a biscuit cutter. Place on a baking sheet.

3. 3

   Bake at 425°F for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.

4. 4

   For gravy: brown sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking into crumbles.

5. 5

   Sprinkle 1/4 cup flour over the sausage and stir for 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Gradually pour in milk, stirring constantly. Cook until gravy thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Season with pepper, garlic powder, and salt.

7. 7

   Split hot biscuits and smother with sausage gravy.