Biscuits and Gravy
One thing I try to make about once a week is biscuits and gravy for breakfast. We all love it.
A few years ago, though, I couldn't ever make it right. For one thing, I didn't know how to make biscuits from scratch (I always used bisquick or the frozen biscuits), and I also couldn't ever make the gravy thick- it was thin enough to be straight milk. James was able to show me how the gravy is made (he really is a good cook, even though he rarely does), and I eventually figured out how to make a biscuit by using the internet, and now I make this stuff all the time.
If you have ever had the same problem with making gravy (I might get to a tutorial on biscuits some other time), I hope seeing how we make it will help!
First, fry up some good, thick sliced bacon...I use about this much (and I slice the bacon in half so it fits in the pan better):
Have your biscuits cut out and ready while the bacon is frying. They can rest for about 5-10 minutes before putting them in the oven.
Take the bacon out of the pan, and let it cool and dry (I like to get it well done, so that it's easier to crumble)...
...pour some flour (a couple of tbsp) into the remaining bacon grease (don't drain off any of it.). Keep the burner at about medium to medium high...
Stir it in with a fork or a whisk...
Add a little more...
stir it in...
And keep stirring, till it looks like this:
Now, add a little bit of milk...maybe a half cup to a cup...
Stir it in, with circular motions, rapidly:
When it's mixed in well, pour in some more milk:
It will get thick, like this (you can turn the burner down as you add more milk now- about medium low or just low).
Add more milk, and stir it in, till you are happy with the amount you need.
Crumble up the bacon...
And add the crumbled bacon to your gravy...
Add however much pepper you like...I like a LOT.
Keep stirring, and it should be thick like this.
Take the gravy off the burner, and let it sit, while you get the biscuits out of the oven. (I'm assuming you put them in the oven already.)
Pour gravy over the biscuits, and enjoy!
A few years ago, though, I couldn't ever make it right. For one thing, I didn't know how to make biscuits from scratch (I always used bisquick or the frozen biscuits), and I also couldn't ever make the gravy thick- it was thin enough to be straight milk. James was able to show me how the gravy is made (he really is a good cook, even though he rarely does), and I eventually figured out how to make a biscuit by using the internet, and now I make this stuff all the time.
If you have ever had the same problem with making gravy (I might get to a tutorial on biscuits some other time), I hope seeing how we make it will help!
First, fry up some good, thick sliced bacon...I use about this much (and I slice the bacon in half so it fits in the pan better):
Have your biscuits cut out and ready while the bacon is frying. They can rest for about 5-10 minutes before putting them in the oven.
Take the bacon out of the pan, and let it cool and dry (I like to get it well done, so that it's easier to crumble)...
...pour some flour (a couple of tbsp) into the remaining bacon grease (don't drain off any of it.). Keep the burner at about medium to medium high...
Stir it in with a fork or a whisk...
Add a little more...
stir it in...
And keep stirring, till it looks like this:
Now, add a little bit of milk...maybe a half cup to a cup...
Stir it in, with circular motions, rapidly:
When it's mixed in well, pour in some more milk:
It will get thick, like this (you can turn the burner down as you add more milk now- about medium low or just low).
Add more milk, and stir it in, till you are happy with the amount you need.
Crumble up the bacon...
And add the crumbled bacon to your gravy...
Add however much pepper you like...I like a LOT.
Keep stirring, and it should be thick like this.
Take the gravy off the burner, and let it sit, while you get the biscuits out of the oven. (I'm assuming you put them in the oven already.)
Pour gravy over the biscuits, and enjoy!
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I've never been much of a biscuits & gravy person but this looks awesome! Might have to try it this weekend!!!
P.S. I've been swamped with school & PB being sick. I have a test on Thursday and then will work on some bows!!!
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Thanks for the lesson Bethany! It was nice how you took step by step photos. There a lot of ladies who don't know how to make gravy and I used to be one of them not so long ago! It's definitely an art and takes practice! I'll have to try it with bacon next time, thanks!
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Hi Bethany!
I make this about once a week as well, only I use sausage. Since my husband doesn't like the taste of the fat in the gravy, I just use a little olive oil or butter as the fat. I also cannot get the hang of the roux, so I mix the milk and flour in a jar, shake it really hard to make it smooth, then add to the fat in the pan. It is more like a thick white sauce, but once the crumbled sausage goes in, it is really good.
I think I'll try it with bacon. We LOVE bacon.
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Oh good, glad there is another way besides using bacon fat...I've NEVER fried bacon. I just pop it in the microwave.
We eat turkey bacon tho, can't imagine frying turkey bacon lol.
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I love the stuff.I never made it with bacon before only sausage.I bet it is yummy!
Your pictures look great too.
Mrs. Paradis
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I love biscuits and gravy. Most folks I know don't make it the way you describe. I learned it that way in Nashville. Here in WV I don't see it that way. I surely miss it! Anyhow, we love to eat biscuits with honey from my bees. We make them almost every weekend. I rarely make gravy (it doesn't taste so hot with the honey!)
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OH I LOVE biscuits and gravy! Haven't had that in SO LONG though ... I may have to make it very soon here. I grew up making it with sausage though, not bacon ... bet it'd be just as yummy with bacon. We usually use turkey bacon, but I'd definitely have to go with the "real" bacon for this ... turkey bacon doesn't fry well and it wouldn't produce the fat needed for the gravy...
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You know how sometimes you read something and smack yourself on the proverbial forehead? I don't care much for sausage but I love bacon. Biscuits are GOOD. I've tried a recipe I found for bacon gravy and it was bleah. But why on earth haven't I tried making biscuits and bacon gravy??? Yup, that'll be on the menu soon. Thanks, Bethany!
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Oooooh that looks so good. You are making me hungry!!
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Ya know, I never had biscuits and gravy is it a southern thing?
Does look good tho. (did forget to mention that the first time lol)
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Yes, it is...but you should try it sometime
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YUM!!! We love biscuits and gravy. I usually do it with sausage, and although it is getting much better, it's still not just perfect. Thanks for the pics! Never tried making the biscuits from scratch though. You've challenged me
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This reminded me of my first gravy adventures. Whew. Sometimes it was so thick you could slice it with a knife, other times so lumpy I put it in a blender (didn't help) or too runny or what not. My MIL taught me and now I can make any kind of gravy you want. After you get the hang of its you learn other tricks. Its so fun to watch how you take care of your family. God bless you and yours.
debbieo
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It always cracks me up to see you guys eating what we call scones as a savoury thing.... with gravy, of all things! We eat them with jam and cream. And... to make the best, most fluffy gorgeous scones... use a can of lemonade. Seriously. Do a search for a lemonade scone recipe... then spread strawberry jam on them and a dollop of whipped cream. Oh bother... now I'm drooling. 'Scuse me. *wink*
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i couldnt believe how much stan loved this recipe! Maybe one day you could do me a favor and post a tutorial on cooking bacon? Its gonna sound so crazy but i can not cook it without it curling up all over the place!! lol
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Looks delicious!! can I have some
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Well color me surprised. I make sausage gravy and never once thought of using bacon...will have to do it since my husbands stomach doesn't tolerate the sausage. Love your biscuits they look great ~ layered with flexs of butter...Please do a tutorial this is one task that I have yet to learn....Thanks!
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That looks so good! I always get a kick out of your pictures! I am assuming you are cooking and clicking at the same time, my dear.
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You can also use sausage in this recipe! You take about 3 sausages (we use store-bought) and cut off the skin, mash them up in the fry pan, and put them in the gravy. It's so yummy!
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P.S.
I'm obsessed with biscuits n' gravy. It's my favorite breakfast.
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I LOVE biscuits and gravy!! we have this for dinner a lot (with a side of veggies or something). Bacon is my favorite thing to put in it. I also use this method to make "cream of" stock (minus the greese). Using this same flour, butter, and milk you can make any soup that calls for a cream base. It's also great over mashed potatoes or pork chops.
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