Granny's Cathead Biscuits
You've never had an authentic southern biscuit until you've tried Granny's Cathead Biscuits! We're talking about gigantic, fluffy drop biscuits with crunchy, golden tops that melt in your mouth!
Servings: 7
Calories: 337kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups all purpose white wheat flour (White Lily works best) ad
- 2 Tablespoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ sticks cold grated unsalted butter (¾ cup)
- 2 ½ cups cold buttermilk
- 2 Tablespoons melted butter to brush tops of biscuits
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- In a large bowl, add the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Whisk together until fluffy.4 cups all purpose white wheat flour, 2 Tablespoons baking powder, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Grate the butter with a cheese grater into the flour mixture.1 ½ sticks cold grated unsalted butter
- With one hand, mix the butter into the flour until dough is crumbly.
- Make a well (indention) in the middle of the flour mixture and pour the buttermilk into the well.2 ½ cups cold buttermilk
- With one hand, gently mix the buttermilk into the flour mixture until dry ingredients are barely moistened.
- Using both hands, shape the dough into large irregular balls and place in greased cast iron skillet. Make sure biscuits are touching.
- Brush the biscuit tops with melted butter.2 Tablespoons melted butter to brush tops of biscuits
- Bake at 450 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes until biscuits are golden brown.
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Notes
- Cold butter is the secret to perfect biscuits. If you freeze the butter ahead of time, it will be easier to grate. If you don't have a grater, cut the butter in the smallest pieces you can.
- When you add buttermilk, try not to over mix the dough. Gently use your hands to bring the dough together and stop when it's barely moistened. You should be able to form a ball with the dough, but not mix it until every crumb is incorporated.
- The type of flour you use makes a difference. White Lily is the brand I recommend because it is a low-protein flour that creates a light and airy biscuit.
- If you don't have buttermilk, add 2 Tablespoons of white vinegar to 1 cup of milk or half & half and stir well.
Nutrition
Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 1291mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Calcium: 339mg | Iron: 4mg