European Tries Making American Biscuits and Gravy for the First Time

[@lizlafferty1278]

I don't think we've HAD so much fun watching anyone prepare a recipe!!! You're doing great!

[@JescaML]

Try the sausage gravy over eggs and potato’s like you would get at a diner. Thats how I eat it

[@LSuschena]

Best biscuit baker I have ever watched, 😂😂😂

[@kardeef33317]

Use a fork to eat it. Like the og poster said. Smother the biscuits, you can break them in half in smother them also.

[@pfcampos7041]

Buiscuits and gravy is one of my most favorite meals to make and eat! You did great, you have good cooking instincts and that will help you a lot. I was taught by someone who had been making it for years and was taught by someone else who made it all their lives etc. So you did great going by just a recipe!! Your smile and enthusiasm are catching. You definately have that American spirit.!! Bejos!

[@RensStoryteller]

9 As an American, I've noticed our food standards tend to fall under the umbrella of "Did it taste good? You did it right."

[@ariesvixen853]

Accurate AF

[@keegansantoroski9042]

Speaking nothing but the truth

[@charlesbrown4483]

For the most part yes. There are still some heresies against American foods that most of us agree on. Taking the example of biscuits and gravy, you should be cracking enough black pepper on top that everyone in a 5 mile radius is sneezing😂

[@jaimiesagerquist5]

This is true. I can't remember how many recipes I messed up, but it still tasted good!

[@annapayne23]

Absolutely!!! 💯

[@SirTrollerDerby]

9. Andre, you will go down in history as the man who introduced traditional American cooking to Portugal. There will be a statue of you in Lisbon.

[@european-reacts]

😅

[@jacobrolfe4969]

Hurry open a restaurant with American dishes

[@SailBale007]

@@european-reactsI’m Portuguese (family came from the Azores to Hawaii in 1851). I love all manner of Portuguese & Hawaiian cooking. Biscuits and gravy top the list for food that wasn’t part of my childhood. Making the gravy is so easy: cook sausage in skillet, dump in enough flower to coat all the meat and won’t absorb more, then start adding canned (creamier gravy) or regular milk and stir until thickened. Pepper to taste - I like a lot. Can thin just by adding more milk. Gravy will never be lumpy and it’s super fast. Split biscuits and smother completely. It ain’t biscuits ‘n gravy unless the biscuits completely disappear under the avalanche of gravy!

[@vamble363]

@@SailBale007 dont forget the salt!

[@jaredbrown1128]

"I feel like I'm touching America..." 😂😂😂

[@justsaying6654]

As a Southerner, I am So proud of you! Considering that you had never tried biscuits and gravy before AND you made them from scratch, you did an Amazing job! Have to admit I was a little worried for you in the beginning, but as an honorary American making a southern dish, you kept adding to your recipe until it looked right!! That, my friend just made you a true Southern cook! So happy for you!!❤

[@arthurmoore9488]

100% add things until it works. I didn't see the flower being added, but it looks like the most annoying mistake was avoided.

[@cynthiamgrooms8195]

As an Old Southerner-those may be the Best 1st biscuits I’ve ever seen!!! You did a Great job!!!

[@VanessaPage-ic2bd]

This is true . I live in the south and my dad said he could knock a hole in the plaster wall with my first biscuits, but you know what, he just put more gravy on them and ate them anyway.

[@cynthiamgrooms8195]

@@VanessaPage-ic2bd -Been there with my children back in their younger days!!!😬😂😂😂Biscuits & pie crusts take practice even with the best recipes!!!

[@dhaisley]

I rarely get them that good and ive been making them first years.

[@CrochetCrochetJoyJoy]

Yeah seriously those biscuits look like they'd do any Southern mama proud!

[@DehydratedHumor]

My first biscuits were hard enough to play street hockey with lol

[@rupp420]

You should split the biscuits before pouring the gravy on top. The biscuits should be smothered in gravy so you can't see the biscuits.

[@mstemm3575]

You should need a fork and or spoon to eat or you do not have enough gravy on the biscuits. :

[@halholland1637]

I know, but he did do better than any other first timer so far! The English keep making Scones instead of Biscuits and making PB@J flavored bread instead of Sandwiches.

[@TexasRigged]

Yeah I don't want to see the biscuit, lemme dig up that relic with my fork

[@MrJJandJim]

@@halholland1637 I think I seen an Australian guy do a proper job, it looked beautiful!

[@Roadtrip635]

More gravy!😃

[@steveeymann6374]

They puffed up perfectly! As long as they're flaky and moist inside, you nailed it. I can't tell you how much it means that you appreciate our culture and especially our veterans since I am one. You deserve to me an American more than most of the ungrateful people who were born here. Sending much love to you and your family brother!

[@np153Garlix]

This guy's so jovial. It lifts my spirits.

[@suefranklin8177]

I bet Mrs Andre and baby Andre are the same way.. nuthin but love over there.. !! xo

[@Paschendale2]

Everyone that reacts to biscuits and gravy says that they want to try it, but you're one of the few I've seen actually make it!

[@mycroft16]

Andre and Atlanta from New Zealand Family who has been cooking food from every state. These two are top tier.

[@lorawiese5897]

Mr H and friends have tried. Just the fact he tries is awesome.

[@jameshollrah2025]

No kidding. A lot of these hosts are far to lazy. I know one who is a British host who goes on about how he envies american foods, and how much he wants to try them, but too lazy to even make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich 😂😂

[@asurasyn]

He is a man of focus, commitment and sheer fucking will!

[@marccocherell5339]

​@@jameshollrah2025 Lewis 😂

[@eyden1562]

One thing to remember with cooking, is to trust the process. Sometimes it looks a little funny while it's being assembled, but once it's cooked it turns out beautiful!! Give yourself all the credit, as a 'non-expert' you have done incredibly well!!! I am loving this new series lol

[@ginaleblond1007]

As a southern women living in Georgia (US), I can tell you - messy biscuits are the BEST biscuits! We always make two batches of biscuits: one for the meal and one to eat while cooking!

[@reneelancaster8714]

Exactly! Hello from the Panhandle of Texas

[@ArgentLeftovers]

​@reneelancaster8714 glad to see another High Plains folk in here. Amarilloan here.

[@RedRuffinsore]

We just drop blobs of the dough on the cookie sheet (drop biscuits). The folding over and over (I use a rolling pin between) will make them flakier.

[@danamccarthy5514]

Alabama here, I grew up with biscuits and gravy as basically a really messy open face sandwich that needed a knife and fork to not get all over yourself. Agree on extra biscuits.

[@hiheeledsneakers]

Georgia here and I agree ❤

[@janetsmiley6778]

Andre, you are now an honorary son of The South.

[@CrochetCrochetJoyJoy]

As a resident of the great and free state of Florida, I say AYE to making Andre a son of the American South!

[@haleymuthu3543]

Could someone embroider that on his apron straps?!

[@danielwesley5051]

As a mountain man of the state of Georgia, I second this motion.

[@zarthemad8386]

.... well if he was missing a few teeth it would be more authentic.... or Brittish......

[@gregmason2434]

@@zarthemad8386 ROFL. Assuming this is in good humor and not mean in nature. I'm from north Ohio and missing a few teeth... far enough back its not noticeable when I smile. But bad teeth in the south is a stereotype that is not always true ;)

[@stellaoltre3572]

Biscuits were spot on. Gravy should be way thicker. You'll understand why when you make it that way. Split biscuits and have them open side up on the plate, and absolutely smother them in gravy. If it looks ugly you've done it right. Let it cool down a second, then dive in like you've never seen food before

[@bobthecone]

Stop doubting yourself. You're doing better than you think you are, and most of the time you think you're messing it up, it's perfectly fine . We believe in you, Andre.

[@marsmott1]

Gotta remember many U.S. recipes come from frontiers and farms and.... you're doing mighty fine :-)

[@user-rd6vl8sv1w]

He really is

[@jovetj]

Yep, the buttermilk trick, for example, should work just fine.

[@annepetty]

It'd make me feel like a failure if you got it all correct on the first try. You're just learning and I have to say, I burned the first biscuits that I ever made and didn't let the flour cook long enough to blend with the milk. You're way ahead of my first attempt. Looks great!

[@jovetj]

@@annepetty I do suspect he's practiced some off camera first. 😉

[@kevinsanter2800]

You did a great job Andre, those biscuits look delicious!!

[@bobbiecrawford3245]

Those look good!

[@guidedmeditation2396]

Next Andre needs to make some authentic Texas Cow Pies. It would be his highest rated video for sure.

[@loraawalker3618]

9 Andre, that was awesome! Your reaction to the first bite of biscuit told me you got it right. I enjoyed watching you figure out that flour was what you needed for the sticky dough. And your gravy looked perfect. You should split your biscuit open before pouring it on, that way you have more biscuit to sop up the gravy. Nice job!

[@saint10138]

Andre did a super good job for his first time. He should try franks hot sauce on it the next time he makes it.

[@zarthemad8386]

Biscuits and Slop (white gravy w/ meat) is a classic

[@demithevampireking4285]

There is 9 different ways that you can mess up biscuits, and you DODGED them all but one. For your first time, you did it better than most people! Most americans just get frozen or tube biscuits, but you took that extra step and you nailed it. For future reference, dust to top of them when you go to cut your biscuits out, and a second thing, we use BREAKFAST sausage, not normal sausage, and the difference is the spices ADDED IN the meat, which do make it better, but you're still pretty close! 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 teaspoons dried sage 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 4th teaspoon dried marjoram 8th teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes pinch of ground cloves thats for two pounds of pork, btw, roughly .9kg, and you can shape and freeze the leftovers however you want for later use. of course I'm not expecting a redo, but if you decide to do it again for a meal in the future, thats the recipe I use myself! But overall for your first time, you KNOCKED IT out of the park, and you'd fit right on in down here if you ever came to visit!

[@beaniiman]

As someone who also enjoys chipped beef gravy, I imagine his rendition is tasty if not a lil different from our standard. Making your own breakfast sausage is the way to go though!

[@alexhusko]

Andre, I love how you are leaving the chair and actually experiencing American Food physically! And you are doing a great job buddy. Your friend from Chicago, Mr Chicago H

[@myrk3471]

Ask eight people how to make biscuits and youll get 9 answers... you did a fine job. Vinegar can also be used with milk to substitute buttermilk.

[@gramskira1]

Yes... I never use vinegar or lemon juice...

[@gramskira1]

🎉 You could also cut your biscuits into squares with a butter knife. You don't have to use the cup... They look perfect!

[@mattbrown5511]

I like using lime juice. It puts just a touch of zing into the biscuits.

[@cyberbuttcheese9256]

You can add an acid like lemon juice, vinegar, or citric acid to milk to make it sour. The acid neutralizes the negative charge that keeps the casein proteins in milk separate, causing them to clump together and curdle the milk. The more acid you add, the faster and larger the curds will be.

[@mrsgunsage01]

Biscuits aren't easy when you're first learning to make them. They are easy in theory and hard in execution, and making great biscuits is truly an art. For the first time you ever made biscuits, those looked really good. Pro tip: Flour your cutter before you start!! Great job on the gravy! I literally just taught my 15 year old son to make sausage gravy tonight.

[@chloeharris3927]

i just love his commentary especially when he said omg it feels like im touching America i died laughing. You did wonderful those biscuits looked amazing and absolutely beautiful great job!!!!!!!!!!

[@ADHDqueenB]

I thought i felt someone tickling me 😂 9

[@Sonorandeeess]

"I can't even get to the computer now" Andre, you have me cracking up every time you think you made a mistake.

[@tinacasarotto1264]

When the dough is wetter, you just make drop biscuits. You don't have to roll them out but drop them from a spoon.

[@curleyqlink228]

Watch where you touch America. You don't want to get in trouble, Andre in other news, you did fine my friend. Just think how fortunate you will be to keep practicing and eating any errors.

[@pamchand3513]

I'm so proud of you! As a Southern woman in North Carolina your biscuits and gravy looks amazing. Now you know what you've been missing. I bet you'll make this dish over and over again. Enjoy!

[@alynegranado8411]

Omg. 3 days in a row! This is amazing! Please keep it up! This is my favorite at the moment!!!

[@onlymebaby.9249]

Right? I never watch his reaction videos all the way through. They are too long. His cooking videos are too short. Lol. I think I like watching him doubt himself and ending up successful. The glee he exudes..... I love it. I'm still laughing about him stressing out over hard boiled eggs. Lol.

[@i7887]

You actually think that this was done in 3 days?

[@onlymebaby.9249]

@i7887 who cares if it wasn't. It was posted 3 days in a row.

[@juliaellis2046]

The biscuits look wonderful. Next time, flour whatever you use to cut out the biscuits.

[@pattycroft7671]

@@onlymebaby.9249 My sis and me were laughing so hard with the mac and cheese as he swung between panic, despair and joy!!! so funny

[@theirishslyeyes]

Born and raise SC here, don't worry about being perfect the first time (or second, or third, fourth, ect) you make something. You learn from your mistakes! It's incredibly hard to cook a recipe when you've never had it. The more you make it, the more comfortable with the process you'll get ☺Cooking is fun! Relax and enjoy the process my friend

[@fadoraarmed9674]

As a southern man them biscuits looks pretty. Always do extra biscuits so some of the biscuits survive for the gravy.

[@scottlambert3337]

The Portuguese Kent Rollins has become an internet sensation. 😅

[@user-wr9ej6xe4j]

He's not Portuguese he's Russian. The accent is easy to decipher. Plus the constant use of "my friends". Personally I don't care because he's a good guy. I'm just saying he's a liar and not Portuguese as he claims. Maybe he lives there now

[@skatelover16]

"I feel like I'm touching America right now" killed me! haha, such a funny thing to say. you made my day my friend.

[@Cassandra-i6j]

9 and you need WAY more gravy on those biscuits. Find a recipe that'll make a dozen, double the gravy batch and you'll still have biscuits left over to warm up and add butter and honey to. Fantastic job making those!!! What a joy to watch you 🥳

[@oliviarose5030]

You’re so happy! With all the foods we’ve seen you fascinated by in videos, it’s fun to see you making them for yourself.

[@foundwisdom]

I still makes all those exact same noises every time I eat biscuits and gravy to this day!. Its like a giant warm fluffy hug.

[@brandonchildress4031]

Growing up we had biscuits and gravy every Sunday morning at my grandparents house. Opa would make the gravy in a cast iron skillet, and used a specific fork to stir it. Years later and the tines on the fork had worn down on one side so you could see how much it was used. He joked that when he passed, he was going to give one of my uncles the fork, and the other the skillet, so they would have to get together for biscuits and gravy. We typically used bacon and sausage grease in the gravy, but didn't add the meat directly. Sometimes we did, but most commonly was just grease, flour, milk, and salt and pepper. Also, props on you for immediately buttering up a biscuit! Try it with jelly as well, it's good. 10/10 job buddy, first time making biscuits and gravy and it looks delicious. At some point you've gotta teach us to make some Portuguese recipes! We'll have to do it with American ingredients, of course, but I'm sure someone can find an appropriate apron!

[@roush243]

A few points of advice on the biscuits: freeze the cubed butter before adding it to your dry ingredients. "cut" the butter into the dry ingredients, rather than manipulating with your hands. slowly add your milk/buttermilk until you get the right consistency. different flours absorb different quantities of liquid so you may need more or less liquid. do not overwork the dough, this is very important! ideally you will still have clumps of cold butter (1-2mm diameter in size) in the dough when you begin cutting out the biscuits. You did great! Especially for your first time.

[@wordforger]

To add, I have no idea if they sell pastry cutters in Portugal, but it's the best tool for making all sorts of baked goods, but especially biscuits. Cuts butter and mixes at once, and it's harder to overmix like sometimes happens with a stand mixer.

[@lindawick455]

100% cut in the very cold bitter. My mother always cut in. For piecruats also. And instead of ice water, use freezered vodka. It evaporates ans makes it even flakier.

[@roush243]

@ I heard of using beer (which makes some sense as the US version of biscuits is based on Scottish recipes) but never vodka. Interesting idea.

[@rosevan7845]

@@lindawick455 Must try that soon!

[@rosevan7845]

@@roush243 I like beer and chedder, I must have gotten hungry!!

[@iambecomepaul]

I’m sixty years old. I’ve been eating biscuits and gravy my entire life. And I STILL feel the same way you do on that first bite.

[@jimcalhoun361]

I could eat biscuits and gravy every day

[@jasoncaldwell5627]

Right? I can taste it while watching. Personally, I like mine with a couple of fried aggs on top. And lots of pepper!

[@MySunshine0315]

Totally agree!

[@Some_who_call_me_Tiim]

​@@jimcalhoun361damn what doctors say, it's not about the length, but the journey. Gotta enjoy life while it lasts.

[@charlesbrown4483]

@@Some_who_call_me_Tiim Nah man, it's just a lot of animal fats and animal fats are good for you. The sugar industry tricked us into believing fat = bad, sugar = good decades ago. Animal fats are great for you, just avoid canola oil and crap like that.

[@toportime]

One thing to add Umami to the Sausage Gravy is to collect Suasage grease as you cook it breakfast sausage, and add some to the gravy mix. Basically use the breakfast sausage grease instead of the butter you used.

[@katelynnschroeder125]

Didn't you notice how dry his pan was? The sausage he used didn't have enough fat in it to use alone. He had to add butter in to have enough fat to make a roux. At least he added butter, I've seen people that didn't have greasy enough sausage add veggie oil for extra grease. Works, I guess but not as flavorful.

[@lb8141]

No one from here in the South of the U. S. is judging you my Portuguese friend! We are happy that you even attempt to try to make biscuits from scratch. It brings us pride and joy. Bless you 💗🙏🏻

[@LockkraKen]

We need to get this man dual citizenship

[@jovetj]

Judging? Yes. Condemning? Nope!

[@maryhaynes8633]

@@LockkraKen absolutely!!!!

[@emjai2122]

Three words Andre: AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN 🧑‍🍳 They make solid recipes for all things America and have a show on public TV in the US.

[@brendasusanchristensen7058]

And amazing easy detailed cook books

[@MichaelDawson03]

By far the best cooking show in America ... Also Cook's Country ... by them is just as good. Their KZbin channel is fantastic.

[@paultiki9968]

Your enthusiasm made this so much fun

[@karenalves8100]

Great Job Andre! But of advice with the biscuit dough... Don't over manipulate it. Sprinkle some flour over a cold surface like your countertop then place the dough there with some additional flour sprinkled over top. Again Do Not Over Manipulate but press the whole wad gently and form a rectangular shape. If still a bit sticky, sprinkle a bit more flour over it and fold it over on itself a couple of times; side to side and to bottom.Spread out into a rectangular shape and repeat. If the dough is too sticky it's because a little more flour is needed. Your hands should be floured also. If you over manipulate the dough the butter pieces will melt and you don't want that. They should melt in the oven during the baking process. I've only used milk not buttermilk for the gravy ( you can also use bacon and use that fat to mix in the flour and milk. Bacon should be small bitesize pieces! Good Luck My Friend and Happy Cooking American Style.

[@toniaroane]

I've used real buttermilk but I find it makes it denser, so I "make" my buttermilk with white vinegar - same principle as using the lemon juice. ALSO, after combining the dry ingredients, cut in the butter until the flour mixture resembles coarse meal. This part can be worked but do it quickly before the butter starts getting warm. Once you add the buttermilk, do avoid over mixing - combine until all ingredients are mixed, then roll out on counter on floured surface, folding over itself three or four times and adding just a bit of flour to be able to handle it. Your biscuits looked like they came out PERFECT! You did good! It is exciting to see you get so excited over making American foods, and to see your joy as you enjoy them yourself for the first time. I am LOVING this series of you cooking! Keep up the great work!

[@CassandraDawn-zs5co]

9 as a southerner, I think those biscuits look wonderful. You should open the biscuits , before putting on the gravy,I cut in half, and break them into bite sized pieces, then add the gravy. So glad you tried it, such a tasty meal. Hope your wife liked it !

[@vobis4084]

You misspelled "southerner". It's "Southerna"...;)

[@CassandraDawn-zs5co]

@vobis4084 lol, truth !!!!

[@AriPai66]

As a southerner those biscuits and gravy looked absolutely amazing,I enjoy watching the cooking series and hope it continues 🫶👏👍

[@RaeMcCarver]

9 - I’m watching on a different device. I’ve learned that you have a real instinct for cooking. This was such a hilarious disaster, but somehow you turned it into a success. You’ve got that “never surrender / never give up” American spirit.

[@aaronward5612]

Rule of thumb, always flour everything when you are dealing with dough. Keep your hands and table floured so it doesn't stick.

[@reliantncc1864]

Flour: what you're talking about. Flower: the pretty plants like roses and tulips. Hope that helps.

[@reginafarley1325]

When you make biscuits: after you have your dough spread out, get a regular size drinking glass, grab the bottom in the palm of your hand, sprinkle some flour on the top part, then press the top part down on the dough & then twist it just a little. Then lift & you should have a biscuit clinging to the glass. Make sure you put plenty of flour on the glass, & sprinkle some flour on the dough. So the dough doesn't stick to the glass.

[@krystlev6810]

Im impressed he actually made it

[@shawnm7246]

Im laughing that hes eating it like its a finger food.

[@karladoesstuff]

Consider just getting ground pork and seasoning it yourself with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and sage. Split the biscuits before you pour the gravy over them, so that it soaks into the soft interior.

[@j.scottbrown8602]

Yep. Sage. Maybe some crushed red pepper flakes.

[@j.scottbrown8602]

When making the rue. Reduce the heat to low after adding the milk and the mixture is hot. Then just stir continuously. It should thicken up nicely. Sage , garlic powder crushed red pepper flakes mixed in the sausage before cooking. Try to get a large cast iron skillet. They are the best for making gravy. Great job 👏

[@gregmason2434]

@@j.scottbrown8602 When speaking of food, you mean "Roux". Not criticizing, it is a French word and is not spelled like it sounds :)

[@reliantncc1864]

​@@gregmason2434French words rarely are. They don't pronounce half their consonants, and Czech doesn't have enough vowels. Put them together and you might have a normal language.

[@gregmason2434]

@@reliantncc1864 ROFL. It reminds me of an Onion article from like 20 years ago during the whole Croatian/Bosnian thing... (If you know the onion, it is satirical in nature). It was about Clinton shipping giant amounts of vowels to be airdropped onto the war ;)

[@parfl]

I make biscuits every week. I watched with glee at your first attempt. Biscuits are wonderful. It is sticky dough. We put a sheet of wax paper down sometimes for easy cleanup. Flouring your cutter is essential and no twisting as you lift upwards. We empty the dough onto floored wax paper or counter and sprinkle the top with a little flour then press and fold. Then repeat as many times as you need. Loved watching ❤❤

[@maryannashenfelder5513]

Alot of us are totally enjoying your cooking show!! Hopefully, you are feeling the same. Merry Christmas !! From the USA 🇺🇸

[@geolectric_universe]

Born and bred in West Virginia and both North and South Carolina. Number 1 ingredient for american gravy / sausage gravy for biscuits and gravy is bacon grease. The flavor a little bit of bacon grease imparts into the gravy is amazing and a southern/appalachian tradition. Many of us save all of our leftover bacon grease after frying bacon and put it in a container in the refrigerator for cooking.

[@Kim-J312]

I remember my grandmother 👵 saying that all the time in the kitchen "save the grease!" ❤😋

[@outcastshay]

That’s because it can be used for anything. Squeaky wheel or door hinge put a little bacon grease on it. Were common sayings where I grew up. But it worked.

[@vi-r22]

Depends on the household imo, some only do bacon and others prefer sausage. I am a bacon > sausage but, spouse likes the sausage better. Bacon leaves a lot of grease drippings so it is easier but, I do like the sausage nibblets when using sausage.. ok.. just hungry now.. darnit and all out of both! lol

[@BainPlays]

@@Kim-J312 fr. if you ain't saving ur bacon grease and using it for cooking, ur being wasteful!

[@sassygamers]

I was super excited to see you can BUY bacon grease now. Yes, I know cooking bacon is the way but bacon is also expensive and you often get very little grease to cook with. But I think a whole tub of bacon grease is less than $5. God knows how much bacon you'd have to buy to get that same qty. Having some right beside the butter in my fridge door means I can have country gravy any time I want!

[@daisykoga2477]

Put flour on your counter. Pour the mixture onto the counter. Sprinkle more flour on top and on your rolling pin. Roll out the dough, then cut into squares or cut with a biscuit/cookie ring. Put biscuits on a baking sheet, then roll out remaining dough.

[@i_am_yahouza]

You're doing a great job with these recipes. Please stick with this. We're all cheering for you.

[@djdestiny6104]

Andre you are so funny. You had me laughing so hard when you told the biscuit mixture to get back in the bowl. That was priceless!

[@bearrivermama6414]

Buttermilk is literally the milk that is left over from making butter. You take heavy cream, beat it until the fats (the butter) separate out from the cream, the milk left over is less enjoyable to drink straight up so we find ways to use the milk and not be wasteful. Buttermilk ranch, biscuits, buttermilk pancakes, these are all great foods that literally are using a waist product 😊. All are incredibly easy to make from scratch. Homemade butter is a wonderful thing to make too. 😊

[@Tatersmama101]

number 9! Andre, you did a FANTASTIC job with your first attempt at making biscuits and gravy, and I'm so proud of you!😍🏆🏅

[@MrCafitzgerald]

My Dude Teaspoons, Tablespoons and Cups are actual volumetric measurements.

[@robinmitchell4721]

Yeah, but before then, granny just used teaspoons, tablespoons, & cups from the cupboard. She cut pie shells using a dinner plate. I think it was Betty Crocker who actually standardized measuring instruments as a way to promote their cakes. You can look it up.

[@MrYellowClyde]

@@robinmitchell4721, it was the Fannie Farmer cookbook. A little before Betty Crocker.

[@lucylulusuperguru3487]

In my family we measure with our hearts & eyes and taste as we go along. We can tell if something is right or missing something simply from texture, firmness, or not, or flavor. In my neck of the woods, we rarely use any formal measurements, but I come from an old Tennessee family of very good cooks. Do whatever works for you. I just eyeball everything as I go along and I'm told I'm a pretty darn good cook. Andre, for a first time, those biscuits and that gravy looked amazing! So proud of you! Remember your gravy will always thicken a bit more once taken off the heat so keep that in mind as your making. It will set up as it begins to cool some. IF you prefer bacon over sausage you can also make the exact same with bacon instead, but you must cook it very crispy then crumble up into gravy once made. My fave breakfast is 2 medium poached eggs 1 halved biscuit, 2 CRISP slices bacon crumbled and pour the gravy over top of all of it. That & a strong cup of coffee will get you off to a good start.

[@paulchilders9969]

@@lucylulusuperguru3487 Yeah, at my house we use "about that much" of everything.

[@sharonhall6518]

That’s all well and good when you know exactly how it should turn out and that comes from experience. If you have never had them before, you haven’t got a clue as to how much flour, etc. just use the measuring cups and spoons until you get the exact result you want, THEN you can do the “little bit of this, a little bit of that” method. Best of luck! I love your accent!

[@blazebi47]

Thank you for the smile/laugh this morning 😊 You did very well for your first time...that wet dough you had in the beginning would've worked as a drop-biscuit (just using a spoon to drop them on the cooking sheet) but you prevailed and did so well...I'm proud

[@lotuslove2186]

YOUR SO STINKIN ADORABLE ❣️ Yes I just called a grown man ADORABLE 😂😂😂 Great job. I hope your wife enjoyed them as well. Try them biscuits with some jam/jelly or fruit spread, even butter & and honey, one of my favorites.

[@toreyhassenfelt8448]

As a southern mama i promise i have only ever used whole milk in gravy, not saying i don't love buttermilk ( also vinegar works better than lemon) and i use it often in place of regular milk in baking but regular milk is great for gravy

[@ellavarnes2392]

I think he only used buttermilk for the biscuits and reg. milk for the gravy...

[@toreyhassenfelt8448]

@ellavarnes2392 gotcha I got confused then, thanks for the clarification. Definitely use buttermilk for the biscuits then.

[@CR-pp3yg]

You look like me in kitchen anytime I work with dough. 😂

[@trishagg]

Thanks! I was thinking vinegar when he pulled out the lemon. Thanks for clarifying!

[@FamilyToyReview]

To complete the biscuits and gravy, you need are some eggs over easy (or sunnyside up) and some hot sauce.

[@MichaelJonesC-4-7]

Or scrambled.

[@Some_who_call_me_Tiim]

"Damnit, go away spoon" had me dying 🤣

[@jlaurelc]

Same!!!

[@TheCrippleThreat]

Texas here again 😂..... I watch and love your reaction videos, but THIS is the BEST thing on the tube!! Yu put so much genuine effort and appreciation into each thing you are doing, I'm always upset when it's over. You've mastered biscuits and gravy, dumplings should be really easy for you. Please please don't stop doing these!!!! I need this in my life! 😂 My Texas granny would be SOOOOO proud of everything you've made so far! She definitely let you bring something to the potluck. ❤️

[@krismas6857]

9 I adore you making American food. Thank you for all of these, they're amazing!

[@the3mfs359]

Andre, i love seeing your outgoing personality during these cooking segments. Good job on all of your attempts at cooking American food. DO NOT STOP MAKING THESE COOKING VIDEOS! Would love to see your wifes reaction too. Great job, Andre!!!!

[@brendahowell6796]

So proud of you! Your a real Portuguese/American now! 😂 You did a great job. So glad you like them.

[@sidepai]

I just wanna say watching you worry soooo much about messing up made me want to give you a big southern hug. Have more confidence, and don't worry about mistakes so much. Mistakes can be good, because you can learn from them and only get better every time you make the recipe again in the future. ❤❤❤

[@ellavarnes2392]

You had me in the first half. I thought your biscuits would come out tough and dry but they looked phenomenal for a first try! You nailed the gravy too! Congrats and look forward to see what you try next!

[@rupp420]

Someone needs to send him a set of measuring cups and spoons for Christmas. I would do it, but I'm broke and lazy.

[@debbiethompson6240]

Funny, I was thinking he needs measuring spoons too!

[@j.scottbrown8602]

And a cast iron skillet. 😊

[@Dianne-nj8dz]

@@j.scottbrown8602 Definitely!!

[@brendasusanchristensen7058]

And a good wisk

[@brentwalters8921]

a biscuit cutter

[@njzynj]

Your enthusiasm about the biscuits was so endearing! I really enjoyed this video.

[@TheMamaBear85]

The love of the first bite of the biscuit was awesome ❤

[@allibrown8960]

That is a good substitute for buttermilk, but absolutely NOTHING beats real buttermilk. Haha... Flour, flour, snd more flour! Even on your cutter tool. Excellent job! Those biscuits are beautiful!

[@direprongs8781]

You did amazing! I'm glad you got to try this also without having to spend a bunch just to come here for it. Props from FL

[@KenVance]

To be honest Andre, I thought after the Mac and cheese video you might need to take a few days off but, you came in both barrels blasting and made some delicious looking biscuits & gravy. You knocked it out of the park. Great job!!!

[@mikeross1984]

It looked fantastic, and you had the same reaction most people do when they first have Biscuits and Gravy. It doesn't matter who you are or where you are from, Biscuits and Gravy will satisfy.

[@augiegirl1]

Unless you're someone who can't tolerate hardly any spice, like me. I LOVE the biscuits, but the gravy is just too spicy for me.

[@clwest3538]

I have the same reaction every time 😂

[@mikeross1984]

@@augiegirl1 You can get around that my introducing yourself to more spice. When I was a kid I hated it, as I grew older I added more and more to my food, now I can basically eat any spice. I've done the chip challenge multiple years, and last year it didn't do anything to me. I would recommend you doing it, not just for the ability, but it also improves your palette and broadens your food horizons. Don't let a plant hold you back from trying new things.

[@augiegirl1]

@@mikeross1984 It’s not just my stomach; my mouth burns from both hot temperature & spicy food. When I get hot chocolate, I tell the barista to add ice to lower the temperature to 105 degrees (F). I took 4 years of Spanish classes in high school, so I LOVE Mexican food, & I add sour cream to dull the spicy taste so my mouth can tolerate it. This is likely the result of my paternal grandpa having red hair, so I carry those genes, of course, redheads have VERY SENSITIVE SKIN, & tend to have mouth problems like gingivitis.

[@reliantncc1864]

​@@mikeross1984That is very true. I enjoy PepperX and Carolina Reaper hot sauces now, and there's no way I could handle them 10 years ago.

[@SarahElizabethA]

I am an American and I have done that same trick to replace the buttermilk numerous times. It always works for me. You might want to invest in a tool to cut the butter into the dough. My thought is that using your hands it will warm the butter up, and you want it to be cold. Sometimes you do need to add more flour or a little less, it all has to do with the humidity in the room.

[@ronfuqua2117]

do not panic and press on .. the look on your face first taste says now you know what the fuss is all about magic my friend you did great the biscuits were perfect and on the first try !!! good job

[@loisavci3382]

The biscuits and the gravy both look spot on! If you're going to follow American recipes, a set of measuring cups and spoons will make it easier.

[@shanehackett3054]

It’s fun watching him wing it but his measurements were wild. Good times.

[@gramskira1]

​​@@shanehackett3054... Typical man measurements lo But I must confess, I usually we can get to.

[@gramskira1]

🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@daisykoga2477]

Great job, Andre! So happy you love the flavor!

[@nolame100]

OMG~! Those are beautiful! biscuits!!!!! I can't believe how well you did! I am so impressed!

[@lindamacduff2566]

My face hurts from smiling. My eyes are practically watering, what a joy this was!

[@JohnDoe-df2zz]

Best hint with biscuits is keep the butter cold and try to handle them as little as possible. Just want to get it mixed up and keep it cold before you stick it in the oven. You don't want the butter to melt prior to baking. Also at the end....split the biscuits in half, pour gravy over both halves so you get more gravy per biscuit, and drop a sunny side up egg on top of each biscuit so that the yolk will run down into the gravy when you cut the egg....breakfast perfection.

[@marlenafreeman2745]

Hello Andre from Georgia (US) I've been watching along from your start but this is the first time commenting, usually watching on the television. First of all..7,11,9. I've really enjoyed all of your cooking videos but I'm so happy for you that you made and tried biscuits and gravy!! You did a great job! I've been making them since I was a kid for my family and now make them every Sunday for my husband( it's his favorite meal) I'm so happy that you liked it!!

[@iambecomepaul]

Atlanta here concurs 😊

[@nunyabidness3429]

As a southerner from America I've never seen anyone eat biscuits and gravy without a fork Glad you liked it partner! Get you some cornbread and pinto-beans next! These foods are just good for the soul

[@tdawk7]

I’m just so impressed. We are raised learning how to do these recipes and perfect them over the years. You’re brave and you are doing great! When you finally come here and taste some of the best around, you will get to have a whole new experience! So good!!! Tip! You can save the fat from cooking bacon in a jar in the fridge and when you need more fat, use some of that. It has great flavor!

[@rene14slhs]

Your excitement when you took the biscuit out of the oven is so adorable. Don't worry, everyone is nervous when you make a famous recipe from other cultures for the first time.

[@majakian]

You're doing fine. You can't learn from your mistakes if you don't make mistakes so don't worry about it. As for being a crazy Portugese guy, yeah, you are, but I'm also a crazy American so join the Crazy Club along with the rest of us.

[@Teri8D]

I am so proud of you for stepping out of your comfort zone & learning how to cook these recipes without help, right from the page to your plate! 😁 I was giggling during the bisquit mix, but your instincts kicked in & solved the sticky mess! If you don't have a biscuit cutter, you can cut the dough into squares with a knife. It is not written in stone that biscuits must be round! Well done, you!

[@cindyspangler3982]

You get more adorable every day with your enjoyment of cooking American foods! You help me appreciate the little things we Americans do alot more. Hope your family enjoyed your new dish😊

[@Trojan_Rabbit]

You can also make buttermilk by making butter, by whipping heavy cream, you end up making whipped cream. If you continue to stir it, it becomes butter. The separated liquid is the butter milk.

[@MulletDestructur]

Your joy is so incredible. Seeing how happy you are makes me happy.

[@aheekrn]

You did GREAT!! Biscuits from scratch are NOT easy and you nailed it the first time. I have burned white gravy so many times it's crazy but you got it!!

[@jenb8311]

Flour the surface of your countertop and knead your dough there. Then add flour as needed. 7:50

[@lilyhedges25]

This is amazing! My sister recommended me your channel, it's so cool to see someone who isn't from our country enjoying some of our cultural dishes.

[@StuartistStudio1964]

Okay, Andre, you are batting 1,000 so far! You've really done an amazing job with each recipe you've tried! I applaud you sir! Bravo! 👏👏👏👏

[@creinicke1000]

I was laughing so much when you were making the biscuits.. But then they actually looked good!!!!

[@Cookie-K]

Him panicking making the biscuits was priceless. I laughed so hard ...poor guy he's trying his best...and he's actually doing really well as a beginner!

[@Awood2207]

He makes the same reaction as most first time B&G makers make which is classic.

[@valkatra]

I love seeing someone who really eats the food they make and enjoys it

[@allisonconnor3310]

As a Southerner who LOVES to make/eat biscuits and gravy, this absolutely warmed my heart. 🥰

[@saburton001]

I saw the title and never clicked on something so fast! Excited to see how this turns out 😄

[@annapayne23]

Buttermilk: make homemade butter, save the leftover milk... Buttermilk.. Makes incredible biscuits and other baked goods..😊 As a southern woman, so proud of you for trying this..👏👏👏. You did an amazing job on the biscuits and gravy.. Looks great!!

[@mt.treasures911]

Hi, Michael and Theresa here from Dayton Nevada. We have been watching you a while and just love your channel. We really enjoy your recent cooking events. I never laughed so hard because I am an excellent cook but learning to make dough is always a challenge the first time. I had dough hands also. I think you did great. Thanks for making us smile.

[@davinasampson6557]

😂, OK, this is the first time I have ever seen biscuits made this way! I'm so glad you loved them, now you can make them without even thinking about it.

[@sarahughes6452]

I’ve never seen anyone eat biscuits and gravy with their hands haha. You definitely split the biscuits in half, cover them with gravy, and use a fork lol. Great job, Andre. It’s a learning process, this is all new to you, and you always make me laugh and put smiles on our faces! Sending love and blessings from Michigan!

[@carlaanderson3905]

Andre, for your first time at biscuits and gravy you did and awesome job. A lot of cooks making different recipes might have some mishaps but we struggle through. Just remember to put flour on your hands and on the counter top to work you biscuit dough. You did a great job and I have to applaud you for your attempts at making new american recipes. Did your wife like the mac and cheese you made?

[@kimberlygabaldon3260]

And the deviled eggs?

[@brendasusanchristensen7058]

@@kimberlygabaldon3260 he said she liked them and that he needs to make them for the christmas meal💖

[@carlaanderson3905]

@@kimberlygabaldon3260 He did say his wife liked the devil eggs and he could make some for the holiday.