Embark on a culinary journey to create the ultimate comfort food experience with our guide to crafting buttermilk biscuits and country gravy. This classic Southern dish is a delightful symphony of fluffy, tender biscuits smothered in a rich, savory gravy, evoking memories of cozy family breakfasts and heartwarming meals. As you gather your ingredients and prepare to indulge in this delectable treat, let us guide you through the steps to achieve perfect buttermilk biscuits that are light and airy, with a golden-brown crust, and a country gravy that is bursting with flavor. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and create a memorable meal that will leave your loved ones craving more.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
COUNTRY SAUSAGE GRAVY AND BUTTERMILK BISCUITS
If you love Bob Evans Sausage Gravy, you'll love this even better... My family is from West Virgina and this is the recipe I have made for the past 30 years. I don't know why everyone has to make a big deal out of making gravy, it's probably the easiest dish to make, but every restaurant in town wants to add things,and it's just nasty.... I am known in this town for my gravy, In fact I have a couple friends that ask me to make them a batch of it to take on vacation with them to share with their families.. Here's what you do... It's so simple. but absolutely delicious... I make it just about every Sunday. If you like this, try my Breakfast Sausage Burrito with green chilies recipe. Your kids will LOVE IT!, and you can freeze them separately and use them daily... Enjoy! Let me know what you think. Email me.
Provided by therockmiester
Categories Breads
Time 30m
Yield 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Before you get started, get your biscuit's on a pan following the pkg. directions.
- While your sausage if frying up, put your biscuits in the oven, by time your done make this, your biscuits will be done, and nice and hot.
- In a large frying pan, brown your sausage and break it up with a snake potato masher or fork.
- Once it is nicely browned, pull sausage to the sides of the pan so that the drippings drain into the middle.
- Spoon a 1/2 cup of the flour into the drippings and mix good till it's nice and brown, add a little more flour if need be.
- Once you have the flour browned, start folding in the sausage.
- Mix 2 cups water with 1 cup milk and stir together.
- Start slowly pouring the milk and water mix into the the sausage mixture,.
- Only pour what you need to get a nice consistency.
- (Tip): if you need to add more flour after the milk and water have been added, you need to add the flour to a little cool water, stir till smooth, then add that to your sausage mixture, otherwise like any other gravy, you will get flour lumps.
- Use your judgement on adding more milk or water to your taste.
- * Don't forget: heat of flame must be at least Medium High heat so that the flour will expand and smooth out.
- Once you get it to how you like it, turn your heat down, you don't want to burn your gravy. AND -- the gravy will thicken as it sits, so don't make it too thick.
- Add salt and pepper and a teaspoons of sage. (the sage is to your taste also, but we've been using it since I was born., and it just makes it wonderful. If you like Bob Evans sausage gravy, you love this even more).
- Pour over freshly baked buttermilk biscuits -- or your own.
- ( but if your making your own, make them first before you even think of making this gravy).
- Enjoy!
BUTTERMILK BISCUITS AND COUNTRY GRAVY RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by carolync
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in the shortening with a fork or use your hands until it looks like cornmeal. Add the milk, a little at a time, stirring constantly until well mixed. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead lightly two or three times. Roll out the dough with a floured rolling pin to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut with a 2-inch cutter. Place the biscuits in a greased iron skillet. Gently press down top of biscuits. Brush the biscuits with half the melted butter. Bake for 14 minutes or until golden brown. Brush the hot biscuits with the remaining butter. Split the biscuits in half and ladle milk gravy over the hot biscuits. GRAVY Heat bacon drippings in a cast iron skillet. Add the flour and whisk until smooth and bubbly about 1 minute. Add the warm milk slowly and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a low simmer and stir, until thickened, about 5 minutes, adding milk as necessary to control the thickness. Season the gravy with salt and pepper. Serve hot over biscuits. NOTE: Add some crumbled fried sausage to the gravy for a real treat!
Tips:
- For the Best Buttermilk Biscuits:
- Use cold butter: This will help create flaky layers in the biscuits.
- Don't overwork the dough: Overworking will make the biscuits tough.
- Use a light hand when cutting the biscuits: This will help them rise evenly.
- Bake the biscuits in a hot oven: This will help them rise quickly and create a golden brown crust.
- For the Country Gravy:
- Use a good quality sausage: The flavor of the sausage will come through in the gravy.
- Cook the sausage over medium heat: This will help to render the fat and brown the sausage.
- Use a roux to thicken the gravy: A roux is a mixture of fat and flour that will help to thicken the gravy and give it a smooth consistency.
- Season the gravy to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
- For Assembly:
- Serve the biscuits and gravy hot: This is the best way to enjoy them.
- Add a fried egg to the top of the biscuits and gravy: This is a classic Southern breakfast dish.
- Serve the biscuits and gravy with a side of fruit or hash browns: This will make a complete and satisfying meal.
Conclusion:
Buttermilk biscuits and country gravy are a classic Southern comfort food dish that is enjoyed by people of all ages. The biscuits are light and fluffy, and the gravy is rich and flavorful. This dish is perfect for a hearty breakfast or brunch. The tips and tricks in this article will help you make the best buttermilk biscuits and country gravy possible. With a little practice, you'll be able to make this dish like a pro.
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