Sausage Biscuit Bites

Directions

1. 1
   Cook sausage in a skillet until browned, stirring to crumble. Drain well and set aside.
2. 2
   Combine the next 5 ingredients, mixing well.
3. 3
   Cut in shortening with a pastry blender.
4. 4
   Dissolve yeast in warm water; let stand 5 minutes.
5. 5
   Add yeast mixture to buttermilk, stirring well.
6. 6
   Add buttermilk mixture to dry ingredients, stirring just until the dry ingredients are moistened.
7. 7
   Knead in sausage.
8. 8
   Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead lightly 3 to 4 times.
9. 9
   Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness.
10. 10
    Cut with a 1 3/4-inch round cutter.
11. 11
    Place biscuit on an ungreased baking sheet.
12. 12
    Brush tops with melted butter.
13. 13
    Bake at 425° for 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
14. 14
    Yields 3 dozen biscuits.