Biscuits and Gravy Recipe: Southern Comfort at Home

Ingredients

• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) baking powder
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) baking soda
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) salt
• 1/2 cup (113g/1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
• 3/4 cup (180ml) cold buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) melted butter, for brushing
• 1 pound (450g) bulk pork sausage (Jimmy Dean style is classic)
• 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
• 3 cups (720ml) whole milk
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) salt, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25ml) black pepper, or to taste
• Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)