Ingredients
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 tablespoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
– 1 cup buttermilk
– 1 pound breakfast sausage (I prefer a spicy blend for added flavor)
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowl
– Whisk
– Biscuit cutter or round cookie cutter
– Baking sheet lined with parchment paper
– Rolling pin
Step-by-Step Instructions
To start, preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). First, I whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl. This is an important step because it helps to evenly distribute the leavening agents throughout the flour, ensuring my biscuits rise beautifully. Next, I add the cold, cubed butter into the flour mixture. Using my fingertips, I work the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs. This gives the biscuits that fabulous flaky texture! (See the next page below to continue steps…)