Ryens Favorite Biscuits and Gravy
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Ryen's Favorite Biscuits and Gravy, a classic Southern-inspired breakfast recipe that's perfect for starting your day with a hearty twist. Fluffy, golden-brown biscuits made from scratch provide the perfect base for a rich, creamy sausage gravy that's seasoned to perfection with a hint of freshly ground black pepper. This easy-to-follow recipe combines simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cold butter, and whole milk to create biscuits with a tender, buttery texture, while the homemade gravy is thickened to a silky consistency and packed with savory breakfast sausage. Ready in just 45 minutes, this dish is ideal for weekend brunch or cozy family gatherings, offering the perfect balance of buttery, flaky biscuits and creamy, flavorful gravy. Serve it piping hot for a satisfying meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (cold)
- 0.75 cup Whole milk
- 1 pound Breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
- 0.33 cup All-purpose flour (for gravy)
- 3 cups Whole milk (for gravy)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (for gravy)
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
Cut the cold butter into small cubes and add it to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually add 3/4 cup of milk to the flour mixture, stirring gently with a spoon until a dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead it 3–4 times. Pat the dough into a rectangle about 1-inch thick.
Using a round biscuit cutter (or the rim of a glass), cut out biscuits and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Reshape the scraps of dough as needed to cut more biscuits.
Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown.
While the biscuits bake, prepare the sausage gravy. Start by browning 1 pound of breakfast sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks.
Once the sausage is fully cooked, reduce the heat to medium-low and sprinkle 1/3 cup of flour evenly over the sausage. Stir well to coat the sausage in the flour and let it cook for about 1–2 minutes.
Gradually pour in 3 cups of milk, stirring constantly to ensure there are no lumps. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Season the gravy with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper (adjust to taste). Cook the gravy, stirring occasionally, until thickened (about 5–7 minutes).
When the biscuits are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a minute.
Split the warm biscuits in half and ladle the hot sausage gravy over them. Serve immediately and enjoy Ryen's favorite comfort food!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3981 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 264.1 g | 339% | |
| Saturated Fat | 127.3 g | 636% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 671 mg | 224% | |
| Sodium | 10277 mg | 447% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 279.1 g | 101% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.7 g | ||
| Protein | 116.0 g | 232% | |
| Vitamin D | 12.8 mcg | 64% | |
| Calcium | 1207 mg | 93% | |
| Iron | 17.4 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 2382 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
