Biscuits & Gravy

Jake and I fixed this yummy autumn classic for dinner last Tuesday.  He's a huge fan, while I simply tolerate biscuits & gravy, but it turned out pleasantly delicious!  The biscuits are basic, down-home baking powder biscuits with a creamy delectable vegan gravy.  Yum yum!

Classic Baking Powder Biscuits
3 Cups Flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 cup Earth Balance butter (or another vegan butter substitute)
1 cup milk
1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar

Preheat the over to 450 degrees.  In a large bowl (I used my Kitchen Aid Mixer!), mix all of the ingredients except the flour.  Slowly add the flour in last, making sure it is all mixed in.  Scoop out with a cookie scoop or shape by hand and drop onto a greased cookie sheet.  Sprinkle the tops with a bit of flour and put in the oven.  Bake for about 10 minutes, check and add a few more minutes if necessary.  Take out when they split and dry on top and allow them to cool.

Creamy Vegan Gravy
3 1/3 Cups of Plain Soymilk  (The PLAIN part is very important...I've made that mistake with Vanilla, yuck)
4 Tofurkey brand Italian Sausages
1/4 Grapeseed oil
2 fresh Garlic cloves, minced
Sprinkling of Salt
1/2 Cup cornstarch
1/8 Cup cold water
1 Tablespoon Black Pepper
1 teaspoon Thyme
1 teaspoon Oregano
1 teaspoon Mustard Powder
1 teaspoon Sage
1 Tablespoon Paprika
1 Tablespoon Curry

In a saucepan on low-medium heat, add the soy milk, oil, garlic and allow to start to simmer.  In a separate bowl, whisk together the cold water and cornstarch and pour into the simmering saucepan.  Turn up to medium heat.  The gravy should begin to thicken and puff up.  If it starts to boil over, turn it down so it doesn't burn.  Slice the Italian sausages into bite size pieces and microwave for 2-3 minutes.  When they are done add them to the gravy.  Stir periodically and begin adding the seasonings.  Taste test once in a while and add more flavor depending on your personal taste.  When it is thickened and tasty, place on low until serving.  Make sure to stir once in a while so it doesn't burn.

Serve over the top of your delicious baking powder biscuits!

Happy Fall!
<3thehappyinsomniac