Biscuits and Gravy

Name: Biscuits and Gravy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp salt; 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed; 3/4 cup cold buttermilk; 1 lb ground turkey sausage; 3 tbsp all-purpose flour (for gravy); 2.5 cups whole milk; 1/2 tsp sage; Salt and plenty of black pepper

Biscuits and Gravy (BIS-kits and GRAY-vee)

Southern Biscuits and Turkey Sausage Gravy

⏱ Prep Time 20 min

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 474 kcal

Flaky, golden buttermilk biscuits split open and smothered in a thick, peppery turkey sausage cream gravy — the ultimate Southern comfort breakfast.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 18.0g

Carbs 42.0g

Fat 26.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ dairy ⚠ gluten

Equipment Needed

baking sheet large skillet biscuit cutter mixing bowl

Presentation Guide

Vessel: warm plate

Garnishes: cracked black pepper, fresh chives

Accompaniments: scrambled eggs, fresh fruit

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
6 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed
3/4 cup cold buttermilk
1 lb ground turkey sausage
3 tbsp all-purpose flour (for gravy)
2.5 cups whole milk
1/2 tsp sage
Salt and plenty of black pepper

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 230°C (450°F). Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cut in cold butter until pea-sized.
2
Stir in buttermilk until just combined. Turn out, fold 3-4 times, pat to 1-inch thick. Cut rounds. Bake 12-14 min until golden.
3
Brown turkey sausage in a skillet, breaking into crumbles, about 6 min.
4
Sprinkle flour over the sausage, stir and cook 1 min.
5
Slowly pour in milk, stirring constantly. Add sage, salt, and generous black pepper. Simmer until thick, about 5 min.
6
Split biscuits open, ladle gravy generously over each. Serve immediately.

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Did You Know?

Biscuits and gravy fueled America's westward expansion — it was cheap, calorie-dense, and could be made from pantry staples anywhere on the frontier.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

baking sheet
large skillet
biscuit cutter
mixing bowl

Garnishing

cracked black pepper, fresh chives

Accompaniments

scrambled eggs, fresh fruit

The Story Behind Biscuits and Gravy

Biscuits and gravy originated in the Southern Appalachian region in the late 1800s as a hearty, inexpensive breakfast for laborers and farmers. The dish combines British biscuit-making traditions with American frontier resourcefulness. During the Civil War and Reconstruction, it became a staple when meat and dairy were the most accessible calories available.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed breakfast or brunch 📜 Origins: 19th century American South

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