Cathead Biscuits Breakfast
Southern

Cathead Biscuits

Giant hand-formed biscuits as big as a cat's head, baked golden and served with butter.

35
Total Min
20
Cook Min
8
Servings
Medium
Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 3.00 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1.00 tbsp baking powder
  • 1.00 tsp salt
  • 0.50 tsp baking soda
  • 0.50 cup cold butter , cubed
  • 1.25 cup cold buttermilk
  • 2.00 tbsp butter for brushing

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F.

  2. 2

    Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.

  3. 3

    Cut in cold butter until mixture is crumbly.

  4. 4

    Add buttermilk and stir until just combined — dough will be sticky.

  5. 5

    Using floured hands, drop large mounds of dough onto a greased baking sheet, about the size of a cat\'s head.

  6. 6

    Bake 15-18 minutes until golden brown.

  7. 7

    Brush with melted butter immediately after baking.

  8. 8

    Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (8 servings)
Calories 501
Total Fat17g
Saturated Fat10g
Cholesterol45mg
Sodium381mg
Total Carbohydrate68g
Dietary Fiber6g
Total Sugars5g
Protein13g
Source: USDA FoodData Central
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