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October 27, 2011 17 Comments

Food on Fridays: Birthday Biscuits and Gravy

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Birthday boys and girls at our house get to request a special breakfast on their big day. I used to be able to guess pretty accurately who would ask for crepes and who would want chocolate croissants.But times and tastes have changed, and my 16-year-old daughter surprised me by requesting biscuits and gravy.This surprised me not only because she usually requests crepes, but also because my biscuits are inconsistent—they turn out dry and hard frequently enough that I asked if she was sure she wanted to take the risk.She assured me that she likes them even if they turn out like hardtack. “After all,” she pointed out, “we’ll be putting the gravy on top, so that will moisten them up.”So I pulled out my recipe and mixed up a double batch of biscuits.While they baked, I pulled out a package of frozen sausage for the gravy.And it worked. It all worked.The biscuits were light and fluffy.The gravy was rich and flavorful.I usually request a Trader Joe’s chocolate croissant for my own birthday breakfast, but I might rethink that selection, because I seem to be getting the hang of biscuit-making.Biscuits Supreme(from Better Homes & Garden cookbook)Ingredients:

  • 2 C flour
  • 1/2 t salt
  • 4 t baking powder
  • 2 t sugar (I left out the sugar)
  • 1/2 t cream of tartar
  • 1/2 C shortening (I used half butter, half applesauce)
  • 2/3 C milk

Directions:Sift dry ingredients into a bowl. Cut in the shortening until it resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well, add milk (and applesauce). Stir quickly with fork till dough follows fork around the bowl. Turn onto lightly floured surface. Knead gently 10-12 strokes. Roll or pat 1/2 inch thick. Cut with cutter (I used a juice glass). Bake on ungreased baking sheet, very hot oven (450) 10-12 minutes.GravyGravy instructions: Brown 1 pound thawed breakfast sausage. Sprinkle about 1/4 cup flour (maybe less) into the pan. Stir to make a kind of roux. Add milk and stir on low to medium heat until gravy thickens to preferred consistency (add milk if it thickens too much). Salt and pepper to taste. Add additional sage if desired.

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Credits: All photos by Sophie Marie. Used with permission.

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    1. Jen Harris says

      October 28, 2011 at 6:38 am

      Yum! We had biscuits and gravy for supper last night. 🙂 We all love biscuits and gravy, and I love that good gravy hides a multitude of sins when I don’t get the biscuits just right. 🙂 I may have to try your biscuit recipe next time!

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      • annkroeker says

        October 28, 2011 at 2:13 pm

        Yum! I always think of it as breakfast food, but it has the elements of a dinner, doesn’t it?

        “Good gravy hides a multitude of sins.” I love that line.

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    2. Cheryl Smith says

      October 28, 2011 at 6:52 am

      When I was growing up we had biscuits and gravy every Sunday morning. I know, gasp! Now they’re reserved for church breakfasts because my friend John makes the absolute best sausage gravy. I’ll have to share this link with him to see how your ingredients compare to his. 🙂

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      • annkroeker says

        October 28, 2011 at 2:15 pm

        Back when my metabolism and activity level were high, I ate a lot of biscuits and gravy. Now…reserved for birthday breakfasts. 🙂

        I got the idea of halving the shortening and subbing in half applesauce from Cassandra Frear’s Biscuit Weather post at The High Calling. http://www.thehighcalling.org/10275/biscuit-weather

        I remember working with her on it, and saying, “Applesauce in your biscuit recipe? Is that a mistake?”

        She assured me it was not. If you scroll down, her recipe is in the comments somewhere.

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    3. The Intentional Minimalist says

      October 28, 2011 at 9:08 am

      Thank you for hosting! This week I have shared the following seasonal farm-to-table recipes that promote the benefits of good health through nutrition from eating fresh unprocessed seasonal produce:

      fried egg salad
      http://theintentionalminimalist.blogspot.com/2011/10/fried-egg-salad.html

      potato and leek soup (vegan)
      http://theintentionalminimalist.blogspot.com/2011/10/potato-and-leek-soup-vegan.html

      Happy cooking!
      The Intentional Minimalist

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      • annkroeker says

        October 28, 2011 at 2:15 pm

        Potato leek soup–so very Belgian! Love it!

        And I like anything with eggs. Mmmmm.

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    4. Hazel I. Moon says

      October 28, 2011 at 2:00 pm

      My husband was born in the south and he loves biscuits and gravy. Your photos look light and fluffy! By the way, I sent my husband here to do some of his musings today.

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      • annkroeker says

        October 28, 2011 at 2:16 pm

        I was so delighted with those biscuits! I wonder if I can duplicate them?

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    5. Carol@easytobeglutenfree says

      October 28, 2011 at 2:05 pm

      Oh, yeah! My birthday is coming up and I know what I’ll be having! The Ggluten free version!

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      • annkroeker says

        October 28, 2011 at 2:16 pm

        Cool! What flour do you use for G-free biscuits? A mix?

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    6. Sheila Seiler Lagrand says

      October 29, 2011 at 8:37 am

      My husband LOVES biscuits and gravy. Just loves it.

      Sometimes I make drop biscuits. They’re not as pretty as rolled ones, but I think they’re more tender because the dough isn’t handled as much in the making.

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      • annkroeker says

        October 29, 2011 at 4:34 pm

        Drop biscuits. Yes. Easy alternative that may increase the chances of fluffy biscuits. Thank you, Sheila, for reminding me of that alternative.

        I sort of patted mine out instead of rolling. I hope that minimized the handling.

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    7. Janis@Open My Ears Lord says

      October 31, 2011 at 3:10 am

      Those biscuits would be good with the Chicken Noodle Soup as well. I’m drooling over your gravy with sausage in it. I know this will be a sure hit for my guys. I’m copying it for a warm winter meal.

      Thanks, Ann, for hosting again.

      Blessings,
      Janis

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