Cat-Head Biscuits With Tomato Gravy From 'Around The Southern Table' Recipe

Name: Cat-Head Biscuits With Tomato Gravy From 'Around The Southern Table'
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons warm bacon drippings; 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 3 1/2 cups self-rising soft-wheat flour (such as White Lily); 1 1/3 cups buttermilk, at room temperature; &nbsp; 2 tablespoons bacon drippings; 1 cup finely chopped Vidalia onion; 2 tablespoons all-purpose soft-wheat flour (such as White Lily); 2 cups peeled, seeded, and finely chopped tomato; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1/2 cup milk

Servings: persons

5 tablespoons warm bacon drippings
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 1/2 cups self-rising soft-wheat flour (such as White Lily)
1 1/3 cups buttermilk, at room temperature
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2 tablespoons bacon drippings
1 cup finely chopped Vidalia onion
2 tablespoons all-purpose soft-wheat flour (such as White Lily)
2 cups peeled, seeded, and finely chopped tomato
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup milk

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0. Stir together bacon drippings and butter.
2
Place flour in a large bowl. Stir in drippings mixture and buttermilk, stirring just until a dough forms.
3
Turn dough out onto a well-floured surface. Knead twice. Divide dough into 8 equal portions. Pat each portion into a 31/2-inch round biscuit (about 3/4 inch thick). Arrange 2 inches apart on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake at 375u00b0 for 30 minutes or until tops are very lightly browned.
4
Heat bacon drippings in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, and cook, stirring often, 5 minutes. Sprinkle onion with flour, and cook, stirring constantly, 3 minutes. Add tomato and next 3 ingredients. Cook, stirring often, 6 minutes.
5
Add milk, and bring to a light boil; reduce heat to a simmer, and cook,
6
stirring often, 2 minutes. (If gravy becomes too thick, add more milk for
7
desired consistency.) Serve on hot biscuits.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 tablespoons warm bacon drippings, 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, 3 1/2 cups self-rising soft-wheat flour (such as White Lily), 1 1/3 cups buttermilk, at room temperature, and more.

Yes, Cat-Head Biscuits With Tomato Gravy From 'Around The Southern Table' falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cat-Head Biscuits With Tomato Gravy From 'Around The Southern Table'

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