Sausage Cheddar Drop Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 450 F. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
2. 2
   Cook sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbled. Remove from skillet and drain grease.
3. 3
   In a large bowl cut shortening into the self-rising flour with a pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse pea size crumbs. Stir in sausage and cheese. Add buttermilk and stir with a fork until moist dough forms.
4. 4
   Drop dough by heaping teaspoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven. Brush hot biscuits with the melted butter.