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cathead biscuit
What does cathead biscuit mean?
A large Southern biscuit shaped by hand rather than cut, said to be about the size of a cat's head.
"Grandma's cathead biscuits are near as big as a saucer."
Origin
Southern/Appalachian folk term; the name compares the biscuit's size to a cat's head.
Frequently asked questions
What is a cathead biscuit?
A large, fluffy Southern biscuit shaped by hand rather than cut with a cutter, roughly the size of a cat's head.
Why is it called a cathead biscuit?
The name compares the biscuit's big, rounded size to the head of a cat.
Where do cathead biscuits come from?
They're a Southern and Appalachian tradition.
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