Southern Sausage Biscuits

Flaky homemade biscuits stuffed with savory sausage — a true Southern comfort classic!

 Ingredients

For the Biscuits:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (cut into small cubes)
• ¾ cup cold buttermilk

For the Sausage Filling:

• 1 pound breakfast sausage (pork sausage)

 Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Sausage

1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until fully browned.
2. Break it apart with a spoon as it cooks.
3. Drain excess grease and set aside to cool slightly.

Step 2: Make the Biscuit Dough

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add cold butter cubes and cut them into the flour using a pastry cutter or your fingers until mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
4. Pour in cold buttermilk and gently mix until just combined (do not overmix).

Step 3: Assemble

1. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface.
2. Pat into a ½-inch thick rectangle.
3. Cut into circles using a biscuit cutter or glass.
4. Flatten each piece slightly, add a spoonful of cooked sausage in the center, and fold dough over to seal.
   (Or simply place sausage between two biscuit halves.)

Step 4: Bake

1. Place biscuits on a lined baking sheet.
2. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown.
3. Brush tops with melted butter (optional but recommended ).

 Time

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes

 Tips

• Keep butter and buttermilk very cold for flaky biscuits.
• For extra flavor, add a little shredded cheddar cheese inside.
• You can freeze baked biscuits and reheat later.