SugarJam Southern-Style Buttermilk Biscuits with Spicy Brunch Sausage Gravy

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-20 · Updated 2026-06-20

Fluffy buttermilk biscuits paired with a rich, spicy sausage gravy make for a comforting Southern brunch classic with a kick. This southern american-inspired breakfast ready in about 45 minutes combines all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 620 calories and feeds 4, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup (cold, cubed) unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup, cold buttermilk
• 1 lb breakfast sausage
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for gravy)
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1 tsp salt.
2. Step 2: Cut 1/2 cup cold cubed unsalted butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces.
3. Step 3: Pour in 3/4 cup cold buttermilk and gently stir with a fork until dough just comes together without overmixing.
4. Step 4: Turn dough onto a floured surface and gently pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Fold dough over 2-3 times, then pat again to 1-inch thickness. Use a 2.5-inch biscuit cutter to cut 8 biscuits.
5. Step 5: Place biscuits on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
6. Step 6: While biscuits bake, cook 1 lb breakfast sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking into small pieces until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes.
7. Step 7: Sprinkle 1/4 cup flour over sausage and stir continuously for 2 minutes to cook out raw flour taste.
8. Step 8: Slowly whisk in 2 cups whole milk, stirring constantly until gravy thickens, about 5 minutes. Season with 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
9. Step 9: Split warm biscuits in half, ladle spicy sausage gravy over the top, and serve immediately for a hearty brunch.