Vegan Biscuits and Gravy is my go-to meal for family brunch celebrations. They are a delicious and satisfying breakfast that's both vegan and comforting.
Add lemon juice to plant milk to make “vegan buttermilk.” Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together dry ingredients.
Add cold butter and use a fork or a pastry cutter to combine the two until only small pieces remain and it looks crumbly. Work quickly so the butter doesn’t get too warm.
Combine the dry ingredients with the plant milk mixture (vegan buttermilk) ¼ cup at a time. You may not need all of it. Stop when all the flour is combine and it's a bit tacky to the touch.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface, dust the top with a bit of flour, and then gently turn the dough over -5 times – barely kneading. Add more flour as needed to prevent sticking.
Form into a thick disc, handling as little as possible.
Use a cookie cutter or a similar-shaped object with sharp edges, push straight down through the dough, then slightly twist. Repeat and place biscuits on a baking sheet in two rows, making sure they just touch – this will help them rise uniformly. Gently reform the dough and cut out one or two more biscuits.
Brush the tops of the biscuits with melted vegan butter and gently press a small divot in the center using two fingers. This will also help them rise evenly, so the middle won’t form a dome.
Bake for 10-15 minutes or until fluffy and slightly golden brown. Serve immediately. Let remaining biscuits cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.
How to Make Vegan Gravy
Warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a saute pan. Add the sliced onions and cook slowly until they are golden brown.
Add the fennel seed to the pan and allow it to cook for 3-5 minutes, allowing the fennel to release its oils.
Add the soy sauce and vegan Worcestershire sauce. Allow to cook and reduce by half.
Add the cashews, thyme sprigs, potatoes, and vegetable stock. Cook until the potatoes are soft, about 20-30 minutes.
Remove the thyme sprigs. Add to your blender with plant milk and apple cider vinegar. You may need to do this in 2 batches depending on the size of your blender.
Add the blended gravy back to the saucepan. Adjust the thickness with plant milk if needed. Finish with chopped parsley.
How to Make Molasses Glazed Mushrooms
Preheat oven to 425
Combine the molasses, olive oil, and truffle oil and stir to emulsify.
On a parchment-lined sheet pan, lightly oil and sprinkle salt. Place the cut mushrooms onto the pan. Use a pastry brush to glaze the mushrooms with the molasses glaze. Salt the top of the mushrooms.
Place in the oven for 5-7 minutes. Flip the mushrooms and glaze on the other side. Place back into the oven for another 5 minutes.
Once the mushrooms are cooked, finish with minced rosemary.