Black Pepper Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Recipe

Name: Black Pepper Biscuits and Sausage Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold, cut into small pieces; 1 cup buttermilk; 3 tablespoons heavy cream; Pinch freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound breakfast sausage with sage, casings removed; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 to 2 cups milk; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold, cut into small pieces
1 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons heavy cream
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
1 pound breakfast sausage with sage, casings removed
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 to 2 cups milk
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
For the biscuits: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
2
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
3
With your fingers, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles large crumbs.
4
Mix in the buttermilk, stirring just until a dough forms.
5
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and pat into a 1-inch-thick disk.
6
Cut out 10 to 12 biscuits using a 2 1/2-inch cutter or a glass of equal size.
7
Reuse the scraps.
8
Arrange the biscuits on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
9
Brush the tops with heavy cream and sprinkle with black pepper.
10
Bake until golden brown and cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.
11
For the gravy: Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
12
Add the sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces, 10 to 12 minutes.
13
Transfer the sausage to a bowl using a slotted spoon.
14
Add the butter and flour to the skillet and cook, stirring, for about 1 minute.
15
Pour in the milk, bring to a simmer, and cook until thickened, stirring and scraping the bottom of skillet constantly, about 5 minutes.
16
Season with salt and pepper.
17
Add the reserved sausage and mix until fully combined.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Black Pepper Biscuits and Sausage Gravy falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Black Pepper Biscuits and Sausage Gravy

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