Biscuits and Gravy with Fluffy Biscuits

Biscuits and Gravy with Fluffy Biscuits
Ingredients
For the Fluffy Biscuits
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
3/4 cup cold milk or buttermilk
For the Sausage Gravy
1 lb breakfast sausage
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups milk
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder (optional)
Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
Make the Biscuits
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
Stir in milk just until dough comes together. Do not overmix.
Turn dough onto a floured surface and gently pat to about 1-inch thick.
Cut biscuits with a biscuit cutter or glass.
Place on a baking sheet with sides touching for softer biscuits.
Bake 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
Make the Gravy
Cook sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned.
Sprinkle flour over sausage and stir well for 1 minute.
Slowly pour in milk while stirring constantly.
Simmer until thick and creamy, about 5–7 minutes.
Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne if desired.