Southern Sausage Biscuits

Ingredients
For the Biscuits
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold, cut into cubes)
3/4 cup buttermilk (cold)
For the Sausage PattiesSausage
1 pound breakfast sausage (mild or spicy, depending on preference)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried sage (optional)

Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Biscuits
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the cold butter cubes to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Pour in the cold buttermilk and gently mix until just combined. The dough should be slightly sticky.
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead it a few times until it comes together. Pat or roll the dough out to about 1-inch thickness.
Use a biscuit cutter or a glass to cut out biscuits, placing them onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and fluffy.
Step 2: Prepare the Sausage Patties
In a mixing bowl, combine the breakfast sausage with black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried sage (if using).
Divide the sausage into 8 equal portions and form them into patties.
Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the sausage patties for 4-5 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
Step 3: Assemble the Sausage Biscuits
Slice each biscuit in half and place a sausage patty inside.
Serve warm, optionally with a slice of cheese, scrambled eggs, or a drizzle of honey for added flavor.