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American Breakfast: Biscuits & Gravy

7/25/2018

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Alicia here, and I'm back with another American recipe. This time, a controversial one. Have you ever seen those lists of American foods, that the rest of the world doesn't understand or thinks is weird? Biscuits and Gravy is always on those lists. It's terrible because this classic American breakfast is super delicious. My father and my husband both claim it as their favorite. I hope you will enjoy this family favorite breakfast too!

Biscuits and Gravy

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The foundation of great biscuits and gravy is a great biscuit. My mom always makes these biscuits from scratch and they're always delicious. Plus they are easily made vegan by subbing in almond milk for regular milk. These are always crispy on the outside and soft and flaky on the inside.They're the perfect base for her country gravy. Don't confuse American biscuits with British biscuits which are more like American cookies. American biscuits are more like scones, only more delicious.

My mom got her recipe from her Better Homes and Gardens New Cookbook, which was a wedding gift. I have a newer version of this classic cookbook and noticed some of the recipes are different (actually many of them). But she still uses this old classic so we share it with you here. If you don't have this recipe book in your own kitchen, you're missing out! We love it. When I was browsing the bookstore and found it on sale I had to buy it because I knew it was a well loved recipe book of my mother. A new version is coming out this year which you can preorder on Amazon.  

Biscuits Supreme
To top your biscuits you need country gravy, which is thicker and creamier than brown gravy. My mom has been making this gravy for as long as I can remember and it's so delicious. And it's pretty easy too. So stay away from the country gravy packets in stores and make your own gravy, trust me! My mom's is not as white as the gravy packet kind, and that's because it uses the bits from the pan where you cooked the bacon and sausage. A cast iron pan is perfect for this because it helps to develop a great flavor.

I recently bought one because I have so many recipes that call for a pan that can go from the stove top to the oven. I'm so excited to use it and make my delicious recipes. Amazon still has a lot ofgreat deals on cast iron pans, so if you're thinking about getting one, now's the time!
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Grandma's Country Gravy
On the side you can, of course, enjoy the bacon and sausage used to make the gravy. Add some eggs and orange juice, and you've got a complete and very filling American breakfast.

And if you're still on the fence about this great breakfast, remember what Daniel Tiger always says..."You got to try new foods because they might taste good!"
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Grammy Dee | Grammy's Grid link
7/25/2018 06:27:39 pm

Biscuits and gravy, along with bacon or sausage as well as eggs. YUM! I know foreigners think it's weird but so do some Americans, depends on what state they grew up in ♥

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Heather
7/25/2018 11:02:35 pm

Can I share a trick I do for biscuits? I use butter. Cut it into chuncks, put in the freezer to harder. I then put the dry ingredients and the butter into a blender. The 'crumbles' are very fine but they come out so good.

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Helen link
7/25/2018 11:06:04 pm

Thanks for the idea Heather. When I am not making them vegan, I will give it a try!

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Amy link
7/27/2018 08:51:01 am

Yum! Thanks for sharing! Pinned!

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Donna Reidland link
7/30/2018 06:23:39 am

This is one of my all-time favorite breakfasts!

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Janet Trieschman link
8/1/2018 08:17:17 am

I didn't grow up with biscuits and gravy but I like them now! Thanks for sharing with Creatively Crafty

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Miz Helen
8/6/2018 10:37:53 am

Congratulations!
Your post is featured on Full Plate Thursday! Thanks so much for sharing with us and have a great week.
Miz Helen

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