Southern Sausage Biscuits
These aren’t just sausage with biscuits—they’re the classic, flaky, buttermilk biscuits with a savory sausage filling baked right inside. Perfect for grab-and-go breakfasts, brunch, or a hearty snack.
Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 15-18 mins | Makes: 8-10 biscuits
Ingredients:
For the Sausage Filling:
· 1 lb (450g) raw breakfast sausage (sage-flavored is classic, hot or mild works)
· ½ small onion, finely diced (optional)
· ¼ tsp black pepper
· ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
· 1 tbsp maple syrup (optional, for a touch of sweetness)
For the Biscuit Dough:
· 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
· 1 tbsp baking powder
· 1 tsp granulated sugar
· 1 tsp salt
· ½ cup (1 stick / 115g) unsalted butter, frozen for 30 minutes
· ¾ cup + 2 tbsp cold buttermilk (plus extra for brushing)
