Biscuits and Gravy with Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits - Quickie Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups (315 g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon fine salt
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 8 tablespoons (113 g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 1 cup (240 ml) cold buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons (30 g) melted butter, for brushing
• 1 lb (450 g) bulk pork breakfast sausage
• 3 tablespoons (24 g) all-purpose flour
• 2 3/4 cups (650 ml) whole milk, plus more as needed
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to serve
• 1/4 teaspoon fine salt, plus more to taste
• Pinch cayenne pepper, optional