Description
Hearty Pioneer Woman Biscuits and Gravy deliver Southern comfort on a plate. Flaky homemade buttermilk biscuits cradle rich, creamy pepper-studded sausage gravy, promising pure breakfast bliss you’ll savor down to the last delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound Breakfast Sausage (hot or mild)
Dry Ingredients:
- 3 cups All-purpose Flour
- ⅓ cup All-purpose Flour (plus extra as needed)
- 2 tablespoons Baking Powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Seasoned Salt
Wet and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups Buttermilk
- 4 cups Whole Milk (plus extra if needed)
- ¾ cup (1 ½ sticks) Cold Unsalted Butter, cut into pieces
- 2 teaspoons Black Pepper (more to taste)
- Optional: Melted butter for brushing (if desired)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating it to 400°F (204°C), ensuring an even temperature for optimal baking.
- In a food processor or spacious mixing bowl, blend the dry ingredients – flour, baking powder, and salt – creating a uniform base for the biscuits.
- Incorporate cold butter pieces into the dry mixture, using pulse technique or a pastry cutter, until the texture resembles coarse, crumbly granules.
- Introduce buttermilk gradually, mixing gently until the dough coheres without excessive handling, which could result in tough biscuits.
- Portion the dough into approximately 2-tablespoons (30 milliliters) mounds, positioning them 2 inches (5 centimeters) apart on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes until the biscuits achieve a golden-brown exterior, indicating perfect doneness.
- Optional: Brush freshly baked biscuits with melted butter for enhanced flavor and glossy appearance.
- In a large heavy skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat, breaking it into small, uniform pieces until completely browned and no pink remains.
- Reduce heat to medium and sprinkle flour over the cooked sausage, stirring to create an even coating that absorbs moisture without becoming excessively dry.
- Slowly pour milk into the sausage mixture, stirring consistently to prevent lumping and promote smooth gravy development.
- Simmer the gravy, stirring frequently, allowing it to thicken over 10-12 minutes, watching for a creamy, rich consistency.
- Season the gravy with salt and black pepper, tasting and adjusting flavors to preference.
- If the gravy becomes too dense, thin it by adding small amounts of milk until achieving the desired texture.
Notes
- Warm biscuits and gravy become irresistible when you follow these simple kitchen tricks.
- Coldness matters for butter and buttermilk, creating tender biscuit textures that melt in your mouth.
- Gentle mixing prevents tough biscuits, letting the dough come together without overworking.
- Sausage browning builds deep flavor foundations for your creamy gravy base.
- Slow milk incorporation ensures silky-smooth gravy without pesky lumps developing.
- Seasoning adjustments transform good gravy into an unforgettable comfort food experience.
- Maintaining warmth keeps your breakfast masterpiece deliciously inviting from first bite to last.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg