Southern Sausage Biscuits

  1. pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Pour in the milk and gently stir until the dough just comes together. Avoid overmixing to keep the biscuits tender.
  3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently 2–3 times. Roll out to about 1/2-inch thickness.

H2: Preparing the Sausage Filling

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage, breaking it into small crumbles as it cooks.
  2. Season with black pepper, garlic powder, and optional cayenne.