The Ultimate Comfort Food: Fluffy Drop Biscuits and Creamy Sausage Gravy
There’s something truly special about a plate of warm, flaky biscuits smothered in rich, creamy sausage gravy. It’s the kind of meal that brings everyone to the table and feels like a big, comforting hug. While it may seem intimidating to make from scratch, this recipe is incredibly simple, with no kneading or rolling required. These drop biscuits come together in minutes and bake up into perfect golden clouds. Paired with a savory, flavorful sausage gravy, you’ll have a breakfast or dinner that will become a family favorite.
Drop Biscuits
This easy recipe uses a grater to get the butter perfectly distributed into the flour, which is the secret to creating those fluffy, tender biscuits with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 2 cups organic flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter
- 1 cup raw milk
Instructions - Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Using a grater, grate the cold butter directly into the flour mixture. Use your fingers to lightly mix the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Pour in the raw milk and stir until just combined. The dough will be thick and shaggy. Be careful not to overmix.
- Using a cookie scoop or a large spoon, drop scoops of the biscuit dough onto a cast iron pan or a baking sheet.
- Bake for 17 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.
Sausage Gravy
While your biscuits are baking, you can whip up this rich and creamy gravy. The key is to brown the sausage well and stir continuously as you add the milk to prevent lumps.
Ingredients - 1 lb ground sausage
- 1/4 teaspoon ground sage
- 1 teaspoon Redmond’s salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 6 tablespoons organic flour
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cups raw milk
Instructions - In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground sausage. Break it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- Once the sausage is cooked through, add the butter, sage, salt, and pepper. Stir until the butter is melted and everything is well combined.
- Sprinkle the flour over the sausage mixture and stir for about a minute to cook the raw flour taste out.
- Slowly pour in the milk, stirring continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring constantly. The gravy will thicken as it cooks. Continue to stir until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Serve the warm gravy generously over the freshly baked drop biscuits.
This meal is pure comfort in a pan.i - What’s your favorite occasion to make biscuits and gravy?
