Cheddar Sausage Biscuits

 Cheddar Sausage Biscuits

3 c. flour

5 tsp. baking powder

1 1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/2 c. butter

1 lb. breakfast sausage

2 c. shredded cheddar cheese

2 T. fresh chives

1 c. buttermilk

Place the butter in the freezer to freeze.  Brown the sausage, breaking it up into small pieces, then drain thoroughly.  Chop the chives.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.  Set aside.  Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.  

In a large mixing bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda with a whisk.  Grate the frozen butter then add it to the flour mixture.  Stir together.  To the bowl, add the drained sausage, shredded cheese and chopped chives.  Mix well.

Make a well in the center then add the buttermilk.  Mix thoroughly.  Turn out onto a lightly floured non-stick surface.  Knead a couple of times to bring it together.  Shape it into a 9” x 9” square around 1” thick. Use a sharp knife to cut into 12 even squares.

Place the squares on the prepared baking sheet.  Bake for 18 - 20 minutes until golden brown.  Serve immediately.