Description
This vegan biscuits and gravy recipe offers a delicious dairy-free twist on a classic comfort breakfast. Featuring homemade flaky vegan biscuits paired with a thick, savory plant-based gravy, it’s ready in about 35 minutes, making it perfect for breakfast or breakfast-for-dinner. This hearty, family-friendly dish uses simple pantry staples and is ideal for those seeking a vegan, comforting morning meal.
Ingredients
For the Biscuits
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon fresh baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup vegan butter, chilled in freezer at least 10 minutes
- 1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk
For the Gravy
- 5 tablespoons avocado oil or vegan butter
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 pinch salt
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder (plus more to taste)
- ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 3 cups unsweetened plant-based milk
Serving Suggestions (All Optional)
- Thinly sliced green onions
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare baking sheet: Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside, ensuring your workspace and equipment are ready for biscuit preparation.
- Mix dry biscuit ingredients: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon fresh baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir well until the mixture is homogenous, which will form the base of your biscuit dough.
- Add vegan butter: Remove ⅓ cup vegan butter from the freezer and grate it into small pieces directly into the flour mixture. Stir until the grated butter is evenly dispersed, creating a crumbly texture.
- Add plant-based milk: Pour 1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk into the flour and butter mixture. Stir gently to combine just until you have a thick batter; avoid over-mixing to keep the biscuits flaky.
- Form the biscuit dough: Lightly flour a clean, flat surface. Transfer the dough and use your hands to bring it together. If sticky, add a small amount of flour sparingly. Knead the dough by folding it into itself about 10 times to develop structure without toughening.
- Shape and cut biscuits: Flatten the dough into a 1-inch-thick sheet. Using a 2-inch biscuit cutter, cut out biscuit rounds. Place them on the lined baking sheet, spacing each about ½ inch apart. Gather and re-roll any scraps to cut more biscuits until all dough is used.
- Bake the biscuits: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven. Bake for 12 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown around the edges. Remove and set aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare the gravy base: On the stovetop, heat 5 tablespoons avocado oil or vegan butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Make the roux: Sprinkle 5 tablespoons flour into the hot oil, whisk vigorously to combine into a thick paste, cooking for 3 minutes. This eliminates the raw flour taste and gives the gravy body.
- Season the gravy: Add 1 pinch salt, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning to the roux. Whisk to incorporate the seasonings evenly.
- Add plant-based milk and thicken: Slowly pour 3 cups unsweetened plant-based milk into the mixture while whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a boil, then immediately reduce heat to medium-low.
- Simmer the gravy: Let the gravy simmer, stirring constantly, until it thickens to desired consistency, about 8 to 12 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste if needed.
- Serve: Transfer the warm biscuits to plates. Spoon the thick, flavorful gravy over the biscuits. Garnish with thinly sliced green onions and freshly ground black pepper if desired. Serve immediately to enjoy the comforting combination.
Notes
- If a grater is unavailable, cut the vegan butter into very small pieces and mix it into the flour until the texture resembles small peas or beads to ensure flakiness.
- Using chilled vegan butter is essential to achieve flaky layers in the biscuits.
- Do not over-mix the biscuit dough to keep it tender and light.
- Adjust garlic powder and poultry seasoning in the gravy to your taste preference.
- Use parchment paper when baking to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
