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Pioneer Woman Biscuits and Gravy Recipe

Pioneer Woman Biscuits and Gravy Recipe

Emily Grace
Pioneer Woman Biscuits and Gravy Recipe is a warm and comforting breakfast classic. The fluffy biscuits and creamy sausage gravy create the perfect Southern-style meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American, Southern
Servings 6
Calories 520 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Biscuits

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons cold butter
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk

For the Sausage Gravy

  • 1 pound breakfast sausage
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions
 

Prepare the Oven

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This helps the biscuits bake evenly and prevents sticking during cooking and serving later.

Mix the Dry Ingredients

  • Add flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt to a large bowl. Stir well until combined evenly. These ingredients help create soft, fluffy and buttery homemade biscuits.
    Mixing biscuit dough ingredients for Pioneer Woman biscuits and gravy in a four-step cooking collage.

Cut in the Butter

  • Add cold butter pieces into the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or fork. Mix until the texture looks crumbly with small butter pieces throughout the dough.

Add the Buttermilk

  • Pour buttermilk slowly into the bowl. Stir gently until the dough comes together. Avoid overmixing because it can make the biscuits dense instead of soft and fluffy.

Shape the Biscuits

  • Place dough onto a floured surface. Roll gently until one-inch thick. Use a biscuit cutter to cut circles. Place them carefully onto the prepared baking sheet.

Bake the Biscuits

  • Bake biscuits for about 15 minutes until golden brown. The tops should look lightly crisp while the inside stays soft, tender, buttery and fluffy after baking.
    Rolling, cutting, and baking homemade biscuits in a four-step collage recipe tutorial.

Cook the Sausage

  • Place sausage into a large skillet over medium heat. Break it apart using a spoon while cooking. Cook until browned fully and no pink remains in the meat.

Add Flour to the Sausage

  • Sprinkle flour evenly over the cooked sausage. Stir constantly for one minute. This step thickens the gravy and creates a rich, creamy texture while cooking later.

Pour in the Milk

  • Slowly pour milk into the skillet while whisking continuously. This prevents lumps from forming. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder and butter for extra flavor and richness.

Simmer the Gravy

  • Cook the gravy over medium-low heat until thick and creamy. Stir often to avoid sticking. The gravy should coat the back of a spoon before serving warm.

Serve the Dish

  • Split warm biscuits carefully in half. Spoon hot sausage gravy generously over the top. Serve immediately while warm for the best flavor and creamy texture experience.
    Cooking creamy sausage gravy and serving biscuits and gravy in a four-step collage image.

Notes

  • Use very cold butter for flaky biscuits.
  • Do not overmix the biscuit dough.
  • Freshly cracked black pepper gives better flavor.
  • Whole milk creates richer gravy texture.
  • Stir gravy constantly to avoid lumps.
  • Add extra milk if gravy becomes too thick.
  • Bake biscuits until lightly golden only.
  • Use parchment paper for easier cleanup.
Keyword Pioneer Woman Biscuits and Gravy Recipe