How to Make the Perfect Vegan Biscuits and Gravy
American Southern · Medium · 40 min · 4 servings
These fluffy vegan biscuits smothered in savory mushroom pepper gravy deliver all the comfort of the Southern classic without any animal products. This fully vegan version is hearty, creamy, and completely satisfying for a weekend brunch.
Why this recipe works
This Vegan Biscuits and Gravy recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 40 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 420 calories with 9g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 8 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 0.5 cup vegan butter cold and cubed
- 0.75 cup unsweetened oat milk
- 2 cups cremini mushrooms finely chopped
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp black pepper
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Make the biscuit dough
Mix flour and baking powder in a bowl. Cut in cold vegan butter until crumbly. Add oat milk and stir until a shaggy dough forms. Do not overmix.
Step 2: Bake the biscuits
Turn dough onto a floured surface, pat to 1 inch thick, and cut into rounds. Bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 12 to 14 minutes until golden brown.
Step 3: Cook the mushrooms
In a skillet over medium heat, cook mushrooms in a little vegan butter for 5 minutes until browned and most moisture has evaporated.
Step 4: Build the gravy
Sprinkle flour over mushrooms and stir for 1 minute. Gradually pour in vegetable broth whisking constantly. Season generously with black pepper and salt. Simmer for 5 minutes until thick.
Step 5: Assemble and serve
Split warm biscuits in half and ladle generous amounts of gravy over the top. Serve immediately while hot.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- vegan butter → refined coconut oil for equally flaky biscuits
- cremini mushrooms → Italian vegan sausage crumbles for a meatier gravy
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Overworking the biscuit dough which develops gluten and results in tough dense biscuits
- Adding all the broth at once to the gravy which creates lumps instead of a smooth sauce
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 420 calories, 9g protein, 58g carbs, 17g fat, 4g fiber.
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