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Blueberry Cinnamon Crunch Sourdough Cathead Biscuits with Whipped Salted Vanilla Bean Butter

Blueberry Cinnamon Crunch Sourdough Cathead Biscuits

Delight in these Blueberry Cinnamon Crunch Sourdough Cathead Biscuits with Whipped Salted Vanilla Bean Butter, a sweet treat perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 biscuits
Course: Breakfast Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cake flour
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 12 tbsp salted butter cold and cubed
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tbsp buttermilk plus 1 tbsp
  • 1/2 cup sourdough discard
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 3 tbsp buttermilk or heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup salted butter at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • Honey or raw honeycomb for serving
  • Flaky sea salt for serving

Equipment

  • Cast iron skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • pastry cutter
  • Measuring cups
  • Spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425?F. Lightly grease a 12? cast iron skillet or large round baking pan with butter. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the cake flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add in the cubed butter, and use a pastry cutter or two knives to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles pea-sized chunks.
  4. Make a well in the center of the mixture, and pour in the buttermilk and sourdough discard. Mix with a wooden spoon until barely combined.
  5. Use your hands to knead and fold the dough over itself a couple of times until combined.
  6. Add the blueberries, and gently fold a few more times until the blueberries are evenly dispersed.
  7. Use a very large cookie scoop or a ? cup measuring cup to scoop the dough for each biscuit, and place in the prepared skillet or pan.
  8. Mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl for the topping.
  9. Brush the tops of the biscuits with buttermilk or heavy cream. Then, sprinkle the tops with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  10. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until fluffy and golden brown.
  11. While baking, prepare the whipped salted vanilla bean butter by whipping the butter and vanilla bean paste together in a medium bowl until combined and fluffy.
  12. Remove the biscuits from the oven and serve warm with the whipped salted vanilla bean butter, honey, and flaky sea salt if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biscuitCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Using very cold ingredients, especially butter, ensures a flaky texture. Avoid overmixing the dough to keep the biscuits light and airy.

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