Preheat oven to 450°F.
Brown the sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once browned, remove and set aside, leaving the drippings.
12 ounce breakfast sausage roll
In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
2¼ cups flour + ¼ cup reserved, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon salt
Work the butter into the flour mixture until crumbly.
4 tablespoon unsalted butter
Pour in the milk, mixing gently until a dough forms. Use the reserved flour if the dough becomes sticky.
1 cup milk
Pat down, fold dough 2-3 times, and roll to about 1-inch thickness.
Cut biscuits straight down without twisting to ensure maximum rise.
Place biscuits into a buttered cast iron skillet or baking pan and bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown.