Buttermilk biscuits with sausage gravy
Tall, flaky buttermilk biscuits under a peppery sausage gravy, the ultimate hearty breakfast.
- Time50 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.50 a head
- Oven220°C (200°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan). Line a tray with baking paper.
- 2
Rub the cold butter into the self raising flour, baking powder and salt until it looks like breadcrumbs.
- 3
Stir in the buttermilk to make a soft dough. Pat out 3cm thick on a floured surface. Fold in half once, pat down again.
- 4
Cut out 6 rounds with a 7cm cutter, without twisting. Place just touching on the tray.
- 5
Bake for 14 to 16 minutes until risen and golden.
15 min - 6
Meanwhile, fry the sausage meat in a large pan for 8 minutes, breaking it up, until browned.
8 min - 7
Stir in the plain flour for 1 minute. Add the milk slowly, stirring, with the pepper and sage. Simmer for 6 minutes until thick.
6 min - 8
Split the warm biscuits and ladle over the gravy.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.