Country Gravy Biscuits and Gravy

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Step 3: Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Step 4: Add buttermilk and stir until dough forms.
5. Step 5: Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead 2-3 times until it comes together.
6. Step 6: Roll out dough to 1-inch thickness and use a biscuit cutter to cut out rounds.
7. Step 7: Place biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
8. Step 8: While biscuits are baking, cook sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
9. Step 9: Once sausage is browned and cooked through, remove it from the skillet with a slotted spoon and set it aside on a plate.
10. Step 10: Leave drippings in the skillet and add flour, whisking to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until mixture is lightly browned.
11. Step 11: Gradually add chicken broth and heavy cream, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
12. Step 12: Bring mixture to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until it thickens.
13. Step 13: Add butter to the gravy and stir until melted.
14. Step 14: To serve, split biscuits in half and spoon sausage and gravy over the top.