Southern Morning Biscuits and Gravy

Southern Morning Biscuits Gravy served on a white plate with creamy sausage gravy over fluffy biscuits — Homemade Southern Morning Biscuits Gravy with golden buttermilk biscuits topped in rich sausage gravy, a Southern breakfast favorite.

Southern Morning Biscuits and Gravy is the ultimate cozy breakfast dish. With golden, buttery biscuits topped with creamy, peppery sausage gravy, this Southern classic brings warmth and comfort to any table. Perfect for a weekend brunch, family breakfast, or just when you’re craving something hearty, it’s the kind of meal that feels like home.

What makes Southern Morning Biscuits and Gravy unforgettable is the harmony of flavors and textures. The biscuits bake up fluffy and golden, while the gravy is rich, savory, and perfectly seasoned with black pepper. Each bite delivers comfort and satisfaction, but with a simple elegance that also makes it brunch-worthy.

Originating in the South, biscuits and gravy became a beloved tradition because they were hearty, affordable, and full of flavor. Today, this timeless recipe remains just as loved—bringing that same sense of warmth, comfort, and togetherness to kitchens everywhere.

Recipe Yield: 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

For the Biscuits
2 cups all-purpose flour
6 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed
1 cup cold buttermilk
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt

For the Sausage Gravy
1 lb breakfast sausage
3 tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cup whole milk, warmed
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
1/2 tsp salt (or more to taste)
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven:
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Mix dry ingredients:
In a large bowl whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt.

3. Cut in butter:
Add cold butter cubes and cut into the flour with a pastry cutter or your fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4. Add buttermilk:
Pour in cold buttermilk and stir gently until dough comes together. Do not overmix.

5. Shape and bake:
Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle and fold once. Cut out biscuits with a round cutter and place on baking sheet. Bake for 12–14 minutes until golden.

6. Cook sausage:
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until browned and fully cooked, about 8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Leave about 2 tbsp of drippings in the pan.

7. Make gravy base:
Add butter to skillet with drippings. Stir in flour and cook 1–2 minutes until golden and nutty.

8. Add milk and seasonings:
Slowly whisk in warm milk until smooth. Add garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and salt. Simmer for 5–6 minutes until thickened.

9. Combine with sausage:
Stir sausage back into gravy. Taste and adjust seasonings.

10. Serve:
Split warm biscuits in half and spoon hearty sausage gravy over the top. Serve immediately.

Helpful Tips to Perfect This Recipe

Keep Ingredients Cold: For the flakiest biscuits, make sure butter and buttermilk stay cold until baking.
Don’t Overwork Dough: Handle biscuit dough as little as possible so it stays tender and rises beautifully.
Layer the Flavor: Season gravy generously with black pepper—it’s the signature taste of classic Southern Morning Biscuits Gravy.

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