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Cozy Southern Biscuits and Creamy Sawmill Gravy

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A comforting Southern breakfast featuring flaky, buttery biscuits paired with a creamy, peppery sawmill gravy made from breakfast sausage. This easy homemade recipe is perfect for cozy mornings and family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk, cold
  • 1 pound breakfast sausage
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups whole milk, warmed
  • 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until combined.
  3. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or two forks until pea-sized bits remain throughout the flour mixture.
  4. Pour in 3/4 cup cold buttermilk and stir gently with a fork until the dough just comes together; avoid overmixing.
  5. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Fold the dough over itself a couple of times, then pat back to 1-inch thickness.
  6. Cut out biscuits using a round cutter or glass dipped in flour, pressing straight down without twisting. Gather scraps and cut more biscuits.
  7. Place biscuits close together on the baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
  8. While biscuits bake, cook 1 pound breakfast sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it up until fully browned, about 6-8 minutes.
  9. Sprinkle 1/4 cup flour over the cooked sausage and stir well. Cook for 1-2 minutes until light golden.
  10. Slowly pour in 3 cups warmed whole milk, stirring constantly as the gravy thickens. Add 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper and salt to taste.
  11. Simmer the gravy gently, stirring often, until thick and creamy, about 5-7 minutes.
  12. Serve warm by splitting the biscuits and ladling the creamy sawmill gravy over the top.

Notes

Use cold butter and buttermilk for flaky biscuits. Do not overmix the dough. Press biscuit cutter straight down without twisting for sharp edges. Warm milk before adding to gravy to avoid lumps. Adjust gravy thickness by adding milk or flour slurry as needed. Biscuits can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight. Leftovers store well separately in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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