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Cathead Biscuits

Cathead Biscuits

  • Author: Charlotte
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Total Time: 28 minutes
  • Yield: 8 biscuits 1x
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Southern
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Big, fluffy Southern-style biscuits with golden tops, crisp edges, and soft, buttery centers that are perfect for breakfast or alongside any comfort meal.


Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 1/4 cups buttermilk, cold

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. Add the cold cubed butter to the bowl and cut it into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Pour in the cold buttermilk and gently stir just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
  5. Scoop large portions of dough and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each biscuit.
  6. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until the biscuits are golden brown on top and cooked through.
  7. Remove from the oven and serve warm.

Notes

  • Keep the butter and buttermilk very cold for the fluffiest texture.
  • Handle the dough as little as possible to avoid tough biscuits.
  • Biscuits can be reheated in the oven for best results.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 biscuit
  • Calories: 260
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 420 mg
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 35 mg

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