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Biscuits and Gravy, and where to source it

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The gravy lives or dies on real sausage and the fat it renders, so start there. Keep the butter cold and the flour cooked in the drippings a full minute before the milk.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep20 min
Cook20 min
Makes4 servings
CuisineAmerican
Cost$$
Contains  dairy · gluten
Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 4 servings
All-purpose flour
Fresh flour makes a biscuit that lifts in layers.
2 1/2 cups
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Butter
Cold cubes cut in make the flaky steam pockets.
8 tbsp
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Whole milk
Whole milk builds a gravy that clings instead of running.
2 1/2 cups
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Breakfast sausage
Real pork sausage renders the fat and seasoning the gravy is built on.
1 lb
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Black pepper
A heavy hand of coarse pepper is the whole point of the gravy.
to taste
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The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●●● A fair little treat
A reasonable little indulgence.
EffortSome doing
Cook it with
Air fryerOne-potSheet pan
The Method
  1. BiscuitsCut cold butter into the flour and baking powder, add cold milk, and fold just to a shaggy dough.
  2. BakeCut rounds without twisting the cutter and bake at 450F for 12 to 15 minutes until golden and tall.
  3. Brown sausageCrumble the sausage in a skillet over medium and cook until browned, leaving the fat in the pan.
  4. GravySprinkle 3 tbsp flour over the sausage, cook 1 minute, then pour in the milk and whisk until it thickens.
  5. ServeHit it hard with black pepper and ladle over split biscuits.
The Toolkit

Biscuit cutter · Cast-iron skillet · Bench scraper

Straight Answers
Can you make Biscuits and Gravy in an air fryer? — Yes

Yes — bake it in a small pan or dish that fits the basket, at about 25°F below the recipe temperature. Air fryers run hot and fast, so check it early; no flipping needed.

Can you freeze Biscuits and Gravy? — Yes

Yes — freeze it well-wrapped, then reheat or toast straight from frozen. Frost or glaze after thawing.

Can you make Biscuits and Gravy ahead of time? — Yes

Yes — bake it a day or two ahead; it keeps well-wrapped at room temperature and freezes cleanly. Add any frosting or glaze close to serving.

Is Biscuits and Gravy gluten-free? — Not as written

Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).

Is Biscuits and Gravy vegan? — No

No — it contains meat, so it isn’t vegetarian or vegan.

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