how to make biscuits and gravy

Here is a recipe for making biscuits and gravy, including both the biscuits and the sausage gravy:

Biscuits Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 cup cold butter (preferably frozen)
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 4 tablespoons melted butter (to brush on top)

Gravy Ingredients:

• 1 lb breakfast sausage
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 1/2 to 2 3/4 cups half-n-half (or whole milk for thinner gravy)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. Grate or chop cold butter into small pieces and add to the flour mixture. Stir in buttermilk until well combined, using clean hands to incorporate if desired.
2. Drop biscuit dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and shape/smooth with hands. Bake for 11-13 minutes or until golden brown. Brush biscuit tops with melted butter.
3. For the sausage gravy, brown the sausage in a large saucepan over medium heat until fully cooked. Remove excess grease with a paper towel.
4. Add flour, butter, and half-n-half to the sausage. Cook on medium-low heat for 4-5 minutes until thickened. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
5. Split biscuits and ladle the sausage gravy over them. Serve immediately.

This recipe yields buttery, flaky biscuits smothered in creamy, savory sausage gravy—a classic comfort food combination.