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5 from 14 votes

Cathead Biscuits

Soft on the inside with a golden crust on the outside these cathead biscuits will have you saying "meow"! Serve with butter, honey or slather in gravy!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
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Total Time30 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 424kcal
Author: Jocelyn Delk Adams

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ tablespoons baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup unsalted butter cold, cubed
  • 1 ¾ cup buttermilk cold

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425F. Place rack in middle position. Prep 9-inch cake pan by brushing with 1 tablespoon butter over bottom and sides.
  • In a large bowl, mix together, flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda. Add in cold cubed butter. Using two forks or a pastry blender, cut butter into the flour until all the butter is coated, and the butter is about the size of peas.
  • Using a spatula, mix in buttermilk until just combined and most of the flour is absorbed.
  • Divide dough into eighths and using a ½ cup measure, scoop dough into prepared pan.
  • Bake until the tops are craggy and deep golden brown, about 22-25 minutes.

Notes

  • Don't Overwork the Dough: This is VERY important, y'all. When you're mixing your biscuit dough, be gentle. Overmixing can melt the butter, leading to tough biscuits. So just mix until everything's combined – no more.
  • Use a Deep Cake Pan: For those perfectly golden and crispy edges, bake your biscuits in a deep cake pan. This helps them support each other as they rise, leading to that perfectly tall, cathead size.
  • Keep Everything Cold: The secret to flaky, tender biscuits is keeping your ingredients cold. Use cold butter and buttermilk, and if the dough feels warm after mixing, pop it in the fridge for a few minutes. This helps keep those bits of butter intact!
  • Sift Your Flour for Extra Fluffiness: For even lighter and fluffier biscuits, take a minute to sift your flour. This aerates the flour, making sure your biscuits rise to their full potential.

Nutrition

Calories: 424kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 764mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 839IU | Calcium: 207mg | Iron: 2mg