Buttermilk Biscuits and Gravy
Enjoy a hearty diner-style breakfast at home with these flaky vegan buttermilk biscuits and savory seitan gravy. Perfect for brunch or a comforting morning treat!
Equipment
- baking sheet
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
- Mixing bowls
- whisk,
- pot
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Pint glass or cookie cutter
Ingredients
For the Biscuits:
- 1 cup 235 ml soymilk
- 2 tablespoons 30 ml lemon juice
- 2 cups 250 g all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup 36 g vital wheat gluten flour
- 2 tablespoons 26 g granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons 28 g nondairy butter, melted
For the Gravy:
- 3 tablespoons 42 g nondairy butter
- ¼ cup 32 g all-purpose flour
- 2 cups 470 g vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces 227 g crumbled seitan or your favorite meat substitute
Instructions
- Prepare the biscuits: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C, gas mark 4) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- In a small bowl, combine the soymilk and lemon juice to curdle, forming a buttermilk substitute.
- Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, vital wheat gluten flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the melted butter to the buttermilk mixture and stir.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and knead until a soft dough forms.
- Adjust with additional flour if the dough is sticky or water if it’s too dry.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and flatten it to about 1 inch (2.
- 5 cm) thick.
- Using a pint glass or cookie cutter, cut the dough into 6 biscuits.
- Reform the dough as needed to cut more.
- Place the biscuits on the baking sheet and bake for 18–23 minutes, or until the tops are lightly browned.
- Prepare the gravy: Premeasure all ingredients, as the gravy comes together quickly!
- Preheat a pot over medium-high heat and melt the butter.
- Once bubbling, whisk in the flour to form a thick paste.
- Gradually pour in the vegetable broth while whisking continuously until the gravy reaches your desired consistency.
- Remove the gravy from heat and stir in the black pepper and crumbled seitan.
- Serve: Slice the biscuits open and pour a generous amount of gravy over each half.
- Serve warm.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:
Pair with a side of sautéed greens or a fruit salad to balance the savory richness.
Wine Advice:
Enjoy with a light sparkling white wine or a mimosa for a classic brunch pairing.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 290 kcal | Carbohydrates: 30 g | Protein: 9 g | Fat: 12 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 3 g | Salt: 1.2 g
