Homemade Biscuits and Gravy Recipe

Make the Biscuits Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.

Cut in the cold butter with a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Stir in the half and half until just combined.

Turn the dough onto a floured surface, fold it over itself a few times, then roll to 1-inch thick.

Cut out biscuits and place them on the baking sheet.

Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Brush with melted butter and set aside.

Make the Sausage Gravy In a large cast-iron skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat.

Add the sausage, breaking it apart, and cook until browned (about 5 minutes).

Reduce heat to medium, sprinkle flour over the sausage, and stir constantly for 3 minutes.

Gradually add the milk while stirring to prevent lumps.

Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.

Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick and creamy.

Assemble & Serve Split the biscuits in half and place them on plates.

Ladle warm sausage gravy generously over the biscuits.

Serve immediately.