BUTTERMILK CATHEAD BISCUITS

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In 'Sweet Auburn Desserts' by Sonya Jones; named such because they are as big as a cat's head.--4 inches wide.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Breads

Time 1h3m

Yield 6 biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 -1 1/2 cup buttermilk
6 tablespoons shortening
butter, melted, for brushing over biscuits

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450°.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
  • Cut in the shortening, using your fingers or a pastry cutter, until the flour mixture has the consistency of course-ground cornmeal.
  • Make a well in the center of the dry mixture and add the buttermilk.
  • Stir the mixture until the buttermilk is fully incorporated.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead carefully a couple of times.
  • To make the biscuits, pinch off a 3-inch ball of dough and mold a slightly rounded ball.
  • Place the biscuits onto an ungreased baking pan.
  • Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the tops of the biscuits turn a light golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and brush with melted butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.2, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 1.6, Sodium 471.7, Carbohydrate 42.3, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.1, Protein 6.7

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