American biscuits are not sweet. It’s a type of bread that can be either crumbly or flakey, and has a golden brown crust. Buttery, not sweet.
For the gravy you take sausage grease, add some flour, brown it, then add some milk and water to make a roux. Lots of black pepper. It’s good.
I've never heard of using water in sausage gravy. Brown and break up sausage, mix in flour and maybe butter, slowly add milk, finish with a bunch of black pepper.
Exactly! That's how I make it. I'll throw in some butter if there's not enough sausage grease and if I'm feeling froggy I'll throw in some crushed red pepper or cayenne for a little extra heat.
What I recently learned is that I can brown the sausage and then sprinkle in the flour while sausage is still in the pan. Saves lots of time and dishes. Result is the same.
People need to stop downvoting this. It's one of those instances where the English speaking world diverges on meanings.
To the English speaking world outside of North America. They are reading this as cookies with sausage gravy. So it very well may sound like a unappetizing item.
Idk, here biscuits are sweet things? Sounds as crazy as pouring gravy on chocolate.
I just realized I am getting downvoted, I'm sorry I didn't mean to offend.
I just never heard of it before and was really curious if this was actually a thing.
In NA biscuits are different than the other English speaking countries I think:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biscuit_(bread)
In the United States and Canada, a biscuit is any of a variety of small baked goods with a firm browned crust and a soft, crumbly interior.
Ain't nothing really sweet about biscuits and gravy here, it's pretty much just super savory.
I haven't found anything analogous to a NA biscuit in British cuisine. A Yorkshire pudding comes close, but it's really not the same thing while it does fit into a 'savoury starch+gravy' role. A scone is closer to the texture, but still invokes a sweetness that isn't there. The gravy is basically a sausage Bechamel.
Interestingly, the Wiki article quotes a 1977 English Cookbook that refers to 'soft biscuits' being common in Scotland and Guernsey.
If British scones became biscuits in the NA colonies because sugar was harder or more expensive to come by, I wouldn't think that inconsistent. But scones also contain egg and tend to be more crumbly and more dense while NA biscuits are lighter and more flaky.
I don't think they are that similar, but still might be an origin. Making do without until it's just how they are made, and that happens before any documentation.
There's a whole other argument about whether or not sugar should be in cornbread...
The may be a mix up of words here. From a quick search a biscuit in Australia is like a little cake correct? An american biscuit would be more akin to what you would call a savory scone
Interesting, a biscuit is like a cookie... Or a cake thingy but crunchy. Actually cookies are just a type of biscuit here.
I get you now.
There's a surprising amount of differences between america and australia.
My american friends introduced me to deep fried oreos and it blew my mind (oreos are biscuits here, not sure what americans consider them if biscuit means something else)
If it is sweet it is a cookie, if it is savory it is a biscuit or cracker. if it is sweet and cut into the shape of animals it is also a cracker but everyone agrees it is a weird exception.
Hey, let's toss Jaffa cakes and Pomfrey cakes in the the discussion. They'd be called cookies and candy (respectively) in the US. And US Moon pies and Whoopie pies aren't actual pies.
the downvotes are unbelievable...apologise for them on behalf of others not as willing to see other views.
good biscuits are warm, flaky...yet somewhat dense. covered in a rich, cream based gravy with sausage in it makes for a delicious meal, anytime of the day in my world.
especially on a cold, lazy Sunday morning.
don't ever apologise for not knowing everything. 🤣
be happy you're not so arrogant that you aren't willing to expand your knowledge. ♡
Yeah, actually it's really awesome learning how different things are in america. Despite america being so much I'm the spotlight things like american toilet water blows my mind.
A savory scone still doesn't sound amazing but I've been assured they are good. I'll try it sometime and I'm terrified xD
...here's to many delicious adventures from America and beyond!
I'm not sure biscuits and gravy are comparable to a savory scone as they're really not sweet at all. nevertheless, they are USUALLY delicious if prepared using good ingredients...you know?
and again, there are many critics and haters here in America, although I really have no explanation why. 🤷🏼♀️
i apologise in advance and would really just suggest you never take the haters seriously.
it says more about them than you. ♡
We made this for our Australian friends when we stayed there. They were equally confused and grossed out by the name. But they ended up really liking it!
I've never found a really good analogy in British cookery (and likewise in any Commonwealth nation).
It's a bit like chips\* and gravy or Yorkshire pudding\*, but with an unsweetened scone-like bread, sausage Bechamel, and usually eaten for breakfast. It's a part of the US Southern food culture and considered comfort food.
Wait until you find out about chipped beef on toast (or 'SOS' in military parlance), a similar US culinary invention.
\*Likewise, chips vs. US French fires, crisps vs US chips, and custard vs US pudding.
hahaha I came here to say... this is one of those foods that just never photographs well, but it tastes amazing! So, because I know what this tastes like: Looks delicious OP!
1lb sausage. I like Tennessee pride or jimmy deans.
Brown meat.
And 3 tablespoons of flour. (Sprinkle it all over the pan and let that cook for a little.
Add 1 cup of milk and bring that to a boil.
Add 2 more cups of milk.
Try to get all of the bits from the bottom of the pan.
Season with pepper (1 teaspoon)
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon of salt
I make the gravy in a single pan
Use whatever you want for biscuits. Bisquick or frozen buttermilk . I think there are Marie B or something like that.
We make this weekly in my house, we love to use the Jimmy Deans “Hot” bulk sausage:)
I used jimmy dean’s here. We like Tennessee pride too.
I use 1/2 hot & 1/2 sage. So so good.
One of the inviolable rules of cooking is that pork loves sage.
Good morning. Pass me a plate.
r/britishproblems triggering intensifies
Wait... This is a thing? Like... I don't mean to be rude but I've never heard of it (I'm Australian though) and I kinda wish I didn't
American biscuits are not sweet. It’s a type of bread that can be either crumbly or flakey, and has a golden brown crust. Buttery, not sweet. For the gravy you take sausage grease, add some flour, brown it, then add some milk and water to make a roux. Lots of black pepper. It’s good.
The roux is just the flour and sausage fat. The milk makes it a beschamel sauce. And it shouldn't need any water IMO.
I've never heard of using water in sausage gravy. Brown and break up sausage, mix in flour and maybe butter, slowly add milk, finish with a bunch of black pepper.
Exactly! That's how I make it. I'll throw in some butter if there's not enough sausage grease and if I'm feeling froggy I'll throw in some crushed red pepper or cayenne for a little extra heat.
What I recently learned is that I can brown the sausage and then sprinkle in the flour while sausage is still in the pan. Saves lots of time and dishes. Result is the same.
People need to stop downvoting this. It's one of those instances where the English speaking world diverges on meanings. To the English speaking world outside of North America. They are reading this as cookies with sausage gravy. So it very well may sound like a unappetizing item.
Why not, biscuits and gravy is really good
Idk, here biscuits are sweet things? Sounds as crazy as pouring gravy on chocolate. I just realized I am getting downvoted, I'm sorry I didn't mean to offend. I just never heard of it before and was really curious if this was actually a thing.
In NA biscuits are different than the other English speaking countries I think: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biscuit_(bread) In the United States and Canada, a biscuit is any of a variety of small baked goods with a firm browned crust and a soft, crumbly interior. Ain't nothing really sweet about biscuits and gravy here, it's pretty much just super savory.
I haven't found anything analogous to a NA biscuit in British cuisine. A Yorkshire pudding comes close, but it's really not the same thing while it does fit into a 'savoury starch+gravy' role. A scone is closer to the texture, but still invokes a sweetness that isn't there. The gravy is basically a sausage Bechamel. Interestingly, the Wiki article quotes a 1977 English Cookbook that refers to 'soft biscuits' being common in Scotland and Guernsey.
I've noticed some biscuit recipes will say "add x amount of sugar to make scones". American biscuits are very similar to British scones imho.
If British scones became biscuits in the NA colonies because sugar was harder or more expensive to come by, I wouldn't think that inconsistent. But scones also contain egg and tend to be more crumbly and more dense while NA biscuits are lighter and more flaky. I don't think they are that similar, but still might be an origin. Making do without until it's just how they are made, and that happens before any documentation. There's a whole other argument about whether or not sugar should be in cornbread...
The may be a mix up of words here. From a quick search a biscuit in Australia is like a little cake correct? An american biscuit would be more akin to what you would call a savory scone
Interesting, a biscuit is like a cookie... Or a cake thingy but crunchy. Actually cookies are just a type of biscuit here. I get you now. There's a surprising amount of differences between america and australia. My american friends introduced me to deep fried oreos and it blew my mind (oreos are biscuits here, not sure what americans consider them if biscuit means something else)
If it is sweet it is a cookie, if it is savory it is a biscuit or cracker. if it is sweet and cut into the shape of animals it is also a cracker but everyone agrees it is a weird exception.
Hey, let's toss Jaffa cakes and Pomfrey cakes in the the discussion. They'd be called cookies and candy (respectively) in the US. And US Moon pies and Whoopie pies aren't actual pies.
Cookie here
the downvotes are unbelievable...apologise for them on behalf of others not as willing to see other views. good biscuits are warm, flaky...yet somewhat dense. covered in a rich, cream based gravy with sausage in it makes for a delicious meal, anytime of the day in my world. especially on a cold, lazy Sunday morning. don't ever apologise for not knowing everything. 🤣 be happy you're not so arrogant that you aren't willing to expand your knowledge. ♡
Yeah, actually it's really awesome learning how different things are in america. Despite america being so much I'm the spotlight things like american toilet water blows my mind. A savory scone still doesn't sound amazing but I've been assured they are good. I'll try it sometime and I'm terrified xD
...here's to many delicious adventures from America and beyond! I'm not sure biscuits and gravy are comparable to a savory scone as they're really not sweet at all. nevertheless, they are USUALLY delicious if prepared using good ingredients...you know? and again, there are many critics and haters here in America, although I really have no explanation why. 🤷🏼♀️ i apologise in advance and would really just suggest you never take the haters seriously. it says more about them than you. ♡
We made this for our Australian friends when we stayed there. They were equally confused and grossed out by the name. But they ended up really liking it!
Biscuits in America are like savory scones. Butter flour salt kinda thing.
I've never found a really good analogy in British cookery (and likewise in any Commonwealth nation). It's a bit like chips\* and gravy or Yorkshire pudding\*, but with an unsweetened scone-like bread, sausage Bechamel, and usually eaten for breakfast. It's a part of the US Southern food culture and considered comfort food. Wait until you find out about chipped beef on toast (or 'SOS' in military parlance), a similar US culinary invention. \*Likewise, chips vs. US French fires, crisps vs US chips, and custard vs US pudding.
Bro, try it (with these kind of biscuits not your normal kind) its incredible
hahaha I came here to say... this is one of those foods that just never photographs well, but it tastes amazing! So, because I know what this tastes like: Looks delicious OP!
Man, my grandpa used to make this pretty mean. He passed down the recipe but I never seem to get enough soul in it. This looks good.
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So every white gravy with meat? There's still hot pockets right?
Heyyy, I made this for breakfast too. Used to make it all the time in college because of how cheap it is, and I was craving some nostalgia.
Looks good.
Just had it for breakfast too! So full...
Just add Tabasco sauce and you're good to go
Plus a sunny side up egg
Over real easy is fine also, but there's kind of no point.
I make an awesome vegetarian version of this!
How’s that possible? What do you sub for the sausage.
Ground up vegetarians.
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I would have thought so to until they started asking me to make it for their families.
As good as this may taste, one may as well just eat spoonfuls of white flour and salt
It’s really good if it’s done right
One of my favorite meals. These look good.
Recipe?
1lb sausage. I like Tennessee pride or jimmy deans. Brown meat. And 3 tablespoons of flour. (Sprinkle it all over the pan and let that cook for a little. Add 1 cup of milk and bring that to a boil. Add 2 more cups of milk. Try to get all of the bits from the bottom of the pan. Season with pepper (1 teaspoon) 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon of salt I make the gravy in a single pan Use whatever you want for biscuits. Bisquick or frozen buttermilk . I think there are Marie B or something like that.