Embark on a culinary journey through time as we delve into the art of crafting old-fashioned bacon grease biscuits, a Southern delicacy that has captivated taste buds for generations. Rooted in the traditions of resourceful cooking, these biscuits were born from the humble beginnings of using leftover bacon grease, a testament to the ingenuity of our ancestors. With their irresistibly flaky texture, golden-brown exterior, and infused bacon flavor, these biscuits have stood the test of time, becoming a cherished part of family gatherings, church suppers, and casual weekend brunches. We invite you to uncover the secrets behind these culinary gems, exploring the nuances of the recipe and the techniques that bring them to life.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
OLD TIME KENTUCKY BACON MILK GRAVY FOR BISCUITS
I grew up with this gravy! Everyone has heard of sausage gravy. Well, it don't compare to this! After frying your bacon for breakfast, use the bacon dripping to make true Kentucky biscuit gravy. Fattening? Oh yeah, you better believe it! Worth it? Yes! Pour over biscuits and serve with crispy bacon and eggs in any style.
Provided by Tess DeFevers Ehling
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Gravy Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat bacon drippings in a skillet over medium heat; whisk flour into drippings until smooth. Reduce heat to low and cook the flour mixture until it turns a caramel brown color, stirring constantly, about 15 minutes. Be careful, the roux burns easily. Stir in salt and black pepper.
- Whisk 1/2 cup milk into the roux until thoroughly blended. Continue whisking milk into the gravy, 1/2 cup at a time, whisking in each amount of milk completely before adding more. Bring gravy to a simmer and whisk constantly until thick, smooth, and bubbling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 22.4 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 469.4 mg, Sugar 7.6 g
SAUSAGE GRAVY I
My mother learned how to make this while we lived in Nashville many years ago, and it is now a family favorite. Good old-fashioned sausage gravy. It's her most requested recipe from family and friends alike. Serve over biscuits or toast.
Provided by RENE1959
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Gravy Recipes Pork Gravy
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Brown sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Set aside, leaving the drippings in the skillet.
- Mix bacon grease into the sausage drippings. Reduce heat to medium, combine with flour, and stir constantly until mixture just turns golden brown.
- Gradually whisk milk into skillet. When the mixture is smooth, thickened, and begins to bubble, return the sausage to skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.8 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Cholesterol 45.9 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 561.5 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
OLD-FASHIONED BISCUITS
Fresh-from-the-oven biscuits can be yours in no time. Serve them with the omelet here or a steaming mug of coffee or tea. Either way, you'll love every bite! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 35m
Yield 4 biscuits.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the flours, baking powder, sugar, salt and baking soda. Cut in cream cheese and butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 1/4 cup buttermilk just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 5-6 times., Pat or roll out to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-in. biscuit cutter., Place 2 in. apart on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Brush with remaining buttermilk. Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 355mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
OLD FASHIONED BISCUITS AND GRAVY - COWBOY KENT ROLLINS
Provided by brandon leblanc
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter a 12 inch dutch oven, cast iron skillet or baking pan
- In a large mixing bowl combine the flour, salt, sugar, baking powder and cream of tartar.
- With a pastry cutter or fork, cut the butter into the flour mixture until the butter chunks break down slightly. You don't want to work it to a cracker crumb consistency, but leave some larger butter flakes.
- In a small bowl combine the egg and buttermilk. Stir into the flour mixture just until combined. The dough will be a little sticky. You should be able to see the butter pieces in the dough.
- Turn the dough out onto a generously floured surface. Flour your hands and knead the dough 10 to 15 times. If the dough is still tacky, knead in a little more flour to form a soft dough.
- Pat or roll the dough out to about ¾ to 1-inch thick. Cut with a biscuit cutter.
- Place the biscuits in the skillet, dutch oven or baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until a light golden brown on top and bottom. Brush the tops with melted butter and serve immediately.
FLAKY OLD FASHIONED BISCUITS
Nothing beats warm flaky old fashioned biscuits straight from the oven. This fool-proof homemade biscuit recipe is easy to make and requires just 6 ingredients.
Provided by Rachel Farnsworth
Categories Side
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Grate your butter using a cheese grater and stir into the flour mixture OR cut butter into small pieces and use a pastry cutter to cut the fat into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal or sand.
- Gradually pour in the buttermilk or milk, stirring until the dough just comes together.
- Turn the dough out onto a clean countertop and form it into a ball.
- Press the dough flat until it is 1-inch thick. Use a circle biscuit cutter or a drinking glass to cut out your biscuits. Combine leftover scraps and continue re-pressing and cutting until all dough is used.
- Place cut biscuits on an un-greased baking sheet and bake at 425 degrees for about 12-15 minutes, until the tops are nicely browned. Brush the tops with melted butter, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 large biscuit, Calories 310 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Sodium 556 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g
BACON GRAVY
One day DH wanted biscuits and gravy, but I didn't have sausage, only bacon. So, I found a recipe online and went for it. Thus, bacon gravy was born!
Provided by Panhandle Sam
Categories Sauces
Time 20m
Yield 2 cups, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat a large skillet to medium-hi. Place 6 slices of bacon in the skillet and cook until just under crispy.
- Remove bacon from skillet and drain; set aside. Discard all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease.
- Add flour to grease, and whisk together. Cook for about a minute without burning the flour.
- Add milk; whisk together.
- Heat until bubbling. Simmer for 5-10 minutes, until sauce starts to thicken.
- Meanwhile, crumble bacon. Add salt and pepper (to taste), and bacon to gravy. Allow to simmer until desired consistency.
- Serve over biscuits.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.1, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 31.4, Sodium 169.5, Carbohydrate 8.7, Fiber 0.1, Protein 5.8
MY GRANNY'S OLD-FASHIONED BISCUITS
A simple, basic buttermilk biscuit with minimal ingredients. It's an old-fashioned recipe everyone should have handy. If you follow Elaine's directions, once baked the biscuit is perfectly flaky and fluffy with a little tang from the buttermilk. They're melt-in-your-mouth good.
Provided by Elaine Bovender
Categories Other Side Dishes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Heavily grease a large cast-iron skillet or biscuit pan and set aside. (I prefer the cast iron skillet).
- 2. Put the flour into a large bowl and add lard/shortening.
- 3. Cut into flour using the usual pastry method.
- 4. Add buttermilk and mix with fork or hands.
- 5. Mix into a light dough.
- 6. Turn dough onto a floured board and knead a couple of times.
- 7. Pat dough to flatten to about 1/2 inch thick. Using a biscuit cutter, cut dough into biscuits.
- 8. Place cut biscuits in the prepared pan.
- 9. Pour melted shortening/butter over each biscuit.
- 10. Bake for about 13 to 15 minutes or until golden. Remove from pan and place into a covered container and allow to steam for about 5 minutes. You may also brush melted butter over top prior to steaming (if desired).
- 11. Serve hot with butter, apple butter, jellies, jams, honey, or anything else that you like.
- 12. Special Note: I didn't have a biscuit cutter, so what I did was open both ends of a 4-ounce sized mushroom can, washed and removed the label and it works perfectly.
Tips:
- Use cold butter or shortening: This will help the biscuits to be flaky and tender.
- Work the dough quickly: Overworking the dough will make the biscuits tough.
- Chill the dough before baking: This will help the biscuits to hold their shape and rise evenly.
- Bake the biscuits in a hot oven: This will help them to rise quickly and evenly.
- Brush the biscuits with melted butter: This will give them a golden brown color and a delicious flavor.
Conclusion:
Bacon grease biscuits are a delicious and easy-to-make Southern classic. They are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make these biscuits in no time. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give bacon grease biscuits a try. You won't be disappointed!
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