In the realm of Southern comfort food, Cat Head Biscuits with Sawmill Gravy reign supreme. These iconic biscuits, named for their colossal size, are characterized by their fluffy interiors and crispy exteriors, while the sawmill gravy boasts a rich, savory flavor that perfectly complements the biscuits. This article presents two delectable recipes: one for the Cat Head Biscuits and another for the Sawmill Gravy. Additionally, you'll find a bonus recipe for a refreshing Buttermilk Syrup that adds a delightful tang to the biscuits. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will transport you to the heart of Southern hospitality and leave your taste buds dancing with joy.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
CAT HEAD BISCUITS WITH SAWMILL GRAVY
These biscuits are so named because they are the size of a cat's head. This biscuits with sausage gravy recipe is from the Deen Brother's Y'all Come Eat cookbook.
Provided by Crafty Lady 13
Categories Breakfast
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray; set aside.
- For the biscuits, in a medium bowl, gently stir together the 3 cups flour, the buttermilk, and butter until the dough just comes together. On a floured surface, pat the dough into a 1 1/2-inch-thick round. cut the dough into six 4-inch circles; transfer to the baking sheet. Bake about 25 mintues or until golden brown.
- For the gravy, in a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until brown, breaking meat up with a fork as it cooks. Using a slotted spoon, transfer sausage to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat from the skillet.
- Heat the remaining fat over medium heat and whisk in the 4 1/2 tablespoons flour; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in the milk; increase heat to medium-high and simmer about 3 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the sausage, pepper, and salt. To serve, split the biscuits and top with generous spoonfuls of gravy.
KITTENCAL'S SAUSAGE SAWMILL GRAVY (WITH BISCUITS)
Comfort food at it's best, this is a family favorite that goes back years! --- Jimmy Dean has a wonderful bulk sausage roll that will work great for this recipe, you may adjust the pepper flakes to suit heat level, my family likes extreme heat so I use 2 heaping teaspoons or you may use spicy sausage meat --- serve this over biscuits, I also like to serve it over mashed potatoes or fries :)
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook the sausage meat with onion (if using) in a large skillet over medium heat until sausage meat no longer pink; drain fat.
- Add in crushed red pepper flakes and cook stirring until the meat is lightly browned (about 12-15 minutes, the meat must be browned).
- Stir in 1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoon flour into the skillet and mix until dissolved with the meat (about 2 minutes).
- Add in the cream and Worcestershire sauce; cook over medium-low heat until thickened and bubbly (about 5 minutes).
- Add in salt and ground black pepper.
- Serve over biscuits.
SAWMILL GRAVY WITH CATHEAD BISCUITS
Biscuits and sausage gravy! Now all you need is a cup of hot coffee. fyi: cathead means big
Provided by melinda simpson
Categories Meat Breakfast
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. For gravy: Make sausage into patties and fry in moderately hot skillet until brown and cooked done. Put sausage patties on paper towels to drain grease. Use about half of the grease in the skillet to make gravy. Add flour and brown flour in grease stirring constantly. Add about 1 1/2 cups of milk and enough water to make gravy as thin as you like. Break up about 4 of the cooked sausage patties and crumble in the gravy. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve over hot biscuits.
- 2. For biscuits: Sift and mix dry ingredients then blend with lard. Add buttermilk. For each biscuit, pinch off a portion of dough the shape of a large egg and pat out with your hands. Bake in a 350* wood stove about 10 minutes or in an electric or gas stove at 475*.
CATHEAD BISCUITS
This is the old-time recipe from our grandmamas. There is no real measurement in this for the shortening. Wonderful and tasty heavy biscuit from the old times. Great with homemade sausage gravy. Always always always use White Lily® flour for the fluffiest biscuits. I usually don't always use all of the buttermilk. I seem to usually have just under a 1/4 cup leftover.
Provided by Hollinhead77
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Biscuits
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch cake pan.
- Sift flour and salt together into a large mixing bowl. Make a dent in flour by pushing flour from center toward sides of bowl. Add 2 walnut-size lumps of shortening and a splash of buttermilk to the flour where you made the dent. Work the shortening into the flour using fingers in a twisting motion (rub thumb against pointer and middle finger motion) until the shortening is fully incorporated into the flour.
- Pour buttermilk into the flour about 1/4 cup at a time, continuing to work it in with your fingers until the buttermilk is completely incorporated into a sticky dough.
- Roll dough into 8 large balls and drop into prepared cake pan, working around the outside and putting the last one in middle to fill the pan. Press dough balls with back of fingers to flatten until they touch and are about 3/4- to 1-inch thick.
- Bake in preheated oven until the tops are golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Brush tops with melted butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 17.4 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 910.3 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
CAT'S HEAD BISCUITS WITH TOMATO JAM
Make and share this Cat's Head Biscuits With Tomato Jam recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chuck Hughes
Categories Breads
Time P1DT3h45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- For the tomato jam:.
- Combine the tomatoes, sugar, nutmeg, vanilla and lemon zest and juice in a giant stockpot. Simmer over medium heat for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally. Turn the heat down to low to reduce the liquid until thick. Puree with a stick blender. Cool for 24 hours.
- For the biscuits:.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mix the flour, sugar baking powder and salt in a large mixer with a paddle. Add in the cold cubed butter and mix. Then slowly add in the half-and-half. Beat until the right consistency.
- Flour a table top and roll the mixture out to 3/4 inch thickness. Cut with 4-inch round cutter. Place a single layer of rounds on a sheet pan and bake, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Serve the biscuits with the tomato jam.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1997.1, Fat 58.1, SaturatedFat 35.4, Cholesterol 150, Sodium 5060.2, Carbohydrate 361.9, Fiber 15.7, Sugar 240.6, Protein 24.8
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your biscuits and gravy.
- Make sure your buttermilk is cold. This will help the biscuits rise properly.
- Don't overwork the biscuit dough. Overworking the dough will make the biscuits tough.
- Bake the biscuits until they are golden brown. This will ensure that they are cooked through.
- Make the gravy while the biscuits are baking. This will allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve the biscuits and gravy hot. This is the best way to enjoy them!
Conclusion:
Cat Head Biscuits with Sawmill Gravy is a classic Southern comfort food dish that is sure to please everyone at your table. The biscuits are light and fluffy, and the gravy is rich and flavorful. This dish is perfect for a lazy weekend breakfast or brunch. So next time you're looking for a hearty and delicious meal, give Cat Head Biscuits with Sawmill Gravy a try. You won't be disappointed!
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