Cinnamon Crunch Sourdough Cathead Biscuits

Cinnamon Crunch Sourdough Cathead Biscuits

from wellmadebykiley.com
35 min
1 servings

Indulge in these Cinnamon Crunch Sourdough Cathead Biscuits, crafted with fluffy, flaky, and buttery layers using sourdough discard. These soft biscuits are topped with a crunchy cinnamon sugar coating, creating a delightful contrast of textures and flavors. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat, these biscuits are a delicious way to enjoy the benefits of sourdough discard.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups cake flour (see homemade cake flour recipe in the notes section below)
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 12 tbsp salted butter, cold and cut into cubes
  • 1 cup + 1 tbsp buttermilk (or 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar whisked with 1 cup + 1 tbsp milk of choice)
  • 1/2 cup sourdough discard
  • 3 tbsp heavy cream or buttermilk, for brushing
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp cinnamon

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425F. Lightly grease a 10” cast iron skillet or large round baking pan with butter; set aside.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt.

  3. 3

    Add in the cubed butter, and use a pastry cutter or two knives to cut the butter into the flour mixture, until it is crumbly and the butter resembles pea-sized chunks.

  4. 4

    Make a well in the center of the mixture, and pour in the buttermilk and sourdough discard. Mix with a wooden spoon, and then use your hands to knead and fold the dough over itself a couple of times until combined. The dough will be a little sticky and should be soft enough to scoop!

  5. 5

    Use a ½ cup measuring cup to scoop the dough and place in the prepared skillet or pan.

  6. 6

    Combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl for the cinnamon sugar topping.

  7. 7

    Brush the tops of the biscuits with buttermilk or heavy cream. Then, sprinkle the tops with the cinnamon sugar mixture.

  8. 8

    Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until fluffy and golden brown.

  9. 9

    Remove and serve warm with butter, flaky sea salt, and honey if desired.

  10. 10

    Enjoy!