Southern comfort food doesn't get much better than a plate of fluffy buttermilk biscuits smothered in rich, savory country gravy. These two classic recipes are easy to make and perfect for a hearty breakfast, brunch, or dinner.
The buttermilk biscuits are made with simple ingredients like flour, butter, buttermilk, and baking powder. They're light and airy, with a slightly tangy flavor. The country gravy is made with sausage, milk, flour, and seasonings. It's flavorful and creamy, with a hint of spice.
This article includes step-by-step instructions for making both the buttermilk biscuits and the country gravy. It also includes tips for troubleshooting common problems, such as biscuits that are too dry or gravy that is too thin.
Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, you'll be able to make these delicious recipes with ease. So gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a taste of Southern hospitality!
**Additional Information:**
* The buttermilk biscuits can be made ahead of time and frozen for up to 2 months.
* The country gravy can also be made ahead of time and reheated when you're ready to serve it.
* These recipes are also great for potlucks and holiday gatherings.
* Be sure to serve the biscuits and gravy with plenty of butter and syrup.
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:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best results. Fresh buttermilk, all-purpose flour, and unsalted butter are essential.
- Make sure the buttermilk is cold before using it. This will help to create a light and fluffy biscuit.
- Grate the frozen butter into the flour mixture. This will help to create a more even distribution of fat, which will result in a more tender biscuit.
- Do not overwork the dough. Overworking the dough will make the biscuits tough.
- Bake the biscuits in a hot oven. This will help to create a golden brown crust and a fluffy interior.
- Serve the biscuits warm with country gravy. Country gravy is a delicious and easy-to-make sauce that is perfect for biscuits.
Conclusion:
Buttermilk biscuits and country gravy are a classic Southern comfort food dish that is loved by people of all ages. These recipes are easy to follow and will help you create a delicious and satisfying meal that your family and friends will love.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love