Southern-style Sausage Gravy and Biscuits

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Step 2: In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat, breaking up with a spoon, until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Step 3: Remove sausage from skillet with a slotted spoon and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium and add butter to skillet. Once melted, sprinkle flour over butter and whisk to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
5. Step 5: Gradually add milk to skillet, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Bring to a simmer and cook until gravy thickens, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Step 6: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
7. Step 7: In a small bowl, whisk together buttermilk and eggs. Add to dry ingredients and stir until dough comes together in a shaggy mass.
8. Step 8: Turn dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead until it comes together. Roll out to about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thickness.
9. Step 9: Use a biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass to cut out biscuits. Gather scraps, re-roll dough, and cut out additional biscuits.
10. Step 10: Place biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush tops with melted butter.
11. Step 11: Bake biscuits in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
12. Step 12: Serve biscuits warm, smothered in sausage gravy.