3/4 lb. sausage
2 2/3 c. all purpose flour
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
1 pkg. dry yeast
1/4 c. warm water
1 c. buttermilk
Melted butter

Brown sausage. Drain; set aside. Combine next 5 ingredients. Cut in shortening. Dissolve yeast mixture in warm water. Let stand 5 minutes. Add yeast mixture to buttermilk stirring well. Add buttermilk mixture to dry ingredients. Mix and add sausage. Mix well. Roll dough to 1/2 inch thickness and cut with biscuit cutter. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Brush with melted butter. Bake at 425 degrees for 10 minutes.

I use self rising flour and omit the salt, soda, and baking powder.

This recipe is great for make ahead breakfast. Place uncooked biscuits on ungreased baking sheet. Freeze until firm then transfer to plastic bags. Bake as directed when needed.