Lucille Mulhall’s Cast Iron Cowgirl Cheddar Biscuits


Lucille Mulhall, one of the most famous cowgirls of the early 1900s and a performer with the Miller Brothers 101 Ranch Wild West Show. Known for riding, roping and competing alongside men, Mulhall helped give the word “cowgirl” national meaning and remains a standout figure in Oklahoma’s Western history.
- Yield: 12 biscuits
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–14 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp sugar
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 6 Tbsp salted butter, melted
Topping
- 3 Tbsp salted butter, melted
- ¼ tsp dried parsley
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly grease a 10- or 12-inch cast iron skillet, or line the bottom with parchment.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, garlic powder, sugar and salt. Add cheese and toss until coated.
- Add buttermilk and melted butter. Stir just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Drop doug h by ¼-cup portions into the prepared cast iron skillet, spacing slightly apart.
- Bake 12–14 minutes, until golden on top and cooked through.
- Mix topping ingredients. Brush over hot biscuits as soon as they come out of the oven. Serve warm.