Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Mix well.
3. Cut in 1/2 cup of cold unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Stir in 3/4 cup of buttermilk just until combined, being careful not to overmix.
5. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and fold it over on itself a few times to create layers. Pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle.
6. Use a biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
7. Bake the biscuits for 12-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown. Remove from the oven and set aside.
8. For the gravy, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook 1 pound of breakfast sausage until browned and cooked through, breaking it up as it cooks.
9. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour over the sausage and cook, stirring constantly for about 1 minute.
10. Gradually whisk in 2 cups of milk, scraping the bottom of the skillet to combine with the sausage drippings.
11. Continue to cook and stir until the gravy thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
12. Serve the warm biscuits smothered in sausage gravy.