Southern Sausage Biscuits
Comforting and flaky biscuits filled with savory breakfast sausage, perfect for any meal of the day.
Ingredients
For the Biscuit Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour A staple that provides the perfect base for flaky biscuits.
- 1 tablespoon baking powder Ensures that your biscuits rise beautifully.
- ½ teaspoon baking soda Aiding in the leavening process, gives your biscuits that perfect lightness.
- 1 teaspoon salt Enhances the overall flavor, bringing out the richness of the other ingredients.
- 6 tablespoons cold butter, cubed Contributes to the tender, flaky texture that every biscuit lover craves.
- ¾ cup cold buttermilk Ensures creamy moisture and a slight tang, perfect for balancing flavors.
For the Filling
- 1 lb breakfast sausage The star of the dish, providing a savory, hearty filling.
- to taste slices cheddar or American cheese (optional) Melts perfectly into the warm biscuits, adding an extra layer of richness.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the cold buttermilk gently until the dough just comes together, being careful not to overmix.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and fold it over itself a few times.
- Roll the dough out to about 1-inch thickness and cut out rounds using a biscuit cutter.
- Place the rounds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Cooking
- Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- While the biscuits are baking, shape the breakfast sausage into patties and cook in a skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side until browned.
- Drain the cooked sausage on paper towels.
Assembly
- Once the biscuits are out of the oven, split each biscuit in half.
- Place a sausage patty inside each biscuit and add a slice of cheese if desired.
- Top with the other half of the biscuit and serve immediately.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh out of the oven. Can add fresh herbs for extra flavor.