Handy Sausage Biscuits
Source of Recipe
Taste of Home magazine
List of Ingredients
- 3/4 lb. bulk pork sausage
- 2-2/3 c. all-purpose flour
- 2 T. sugar
- 1-1/2 t. baking powder
- 1/2 t. baking soda
- 1/2 t. salt
- 1/2 c. shortening
- 1 package (1/4 oz.) active dry yeast
- 1/4 c. warm water (110 to 115 degrees)
- 1 c. buttermilk
- Melted butter or margarine
Instructions
- In a skillet, brown sausage; drain well and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Stir in the sausage.
- In another bowl, dissolve yeast in water; let stand for 5 minutes. Add buttermilk. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
- On a lightly floured surface, gently knead dough 6-8 times. Roll out to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a 2-in. biscuit cutter. Place on lightly greased baking sheets. Brush tops with butter.
- Bake at 450 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Final Comments
Yield: 2-3 dozen. EDITOR'S NOTE: No rising time is necessary before baking. The dough can be rerolled.
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