Southern Sausage Biscuits

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the Biscuits

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  • Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Stir in milk just until dough forms.
  • Turn dough onto a floured surface, knead 2–3 times, and roll to ½-inch thickness.

2. Cook the Sausage

  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until browned, breaking it into crumbles.
  • Season with pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne (if using). Drain and let cool slightly.

3. Assemble the Biscuits

  • Cut dough into rounds using a biscuit cutter or glass.
  • Place a spoonful of sausage in the center of each round.
  • Fold dough over and pinch to seal, forming small filled biscuits.
  • Place seam-side down on baking sheet. Brush tops with beaten egg.

4. Bake

  • Bake 12–15 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Let cool slightly before serving.

🍽 Tips & Serving Ideas

  • Cold butter = flaky biscuits
  • Don’t overmix to keep them tender
  • Customize with chorizo, bacon, or cheese
  • Make ahead: Chill unbaked biscuits and add 5 minutes to bake time

Serve with:

  • A drizzle of honey or maple syrup
  • Fried egg for a breakfast sandwich
  • Sausage gravy for a Southern classic
  • Fresh fruit or hash browns for brunch

🧊 Storage & Reheating

  • Store at room temp (2 days) or refrigerate (5 days)
  • Reheat in oven at 350°F for 5–10 minutes
  • Microwave for convenience (crust may soften)

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