Sausage and Cheddar Buttermilk Biscuit Balls

• 1/2 pounds Sausage, Uncooked
• 3 ounces, weight Sharp Cheddar Cheese
• 2 ounces, weight Mild Cheddar Cheese
• 3 cups Buttermilk Biscuit Mix (Homemade Recipe Included)
• 8 cups All-purpose Flour
• 1- 1/4 cup Dried Buttermilk Powder
• 1/4 cups Baking Powder
• 1 Tablespoon Salt
• 2 cups Shortening

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Place all ingredients (see below for the buttermilk biscuit substitutie) in a large bowl.
3. Use hands to mix until well combined.
4. Shape into balls using about 2 tablespoons (1/8 cup) of the dough for each ball.
5. Place on the baking sheet.
6. Bake 10-15 minutes or until internal temperature is 170 degrees F.
7. These can be frozen and taken out as needed.
8. If frozen, bake 15-20 minutes at 400 degrees F.
9. For the buttermilk biscuit substitute: Combine flour, buttermilk powder, baking powder, and salt in a very large bowl or food processor (I make a half batch at a time so it will fit in my food processor!).
10. Cut in shortening until it resembles coarse cornmeal.
11. Store in a tightly-closed covered container in a cool place.
12. Use in place of Bisquick in recipes.
13. Makes about 10 cups of mix.
14. (You will only need 3 cups for this recipe.)

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Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/appetizers-and-snacks/sausage-and-cheddar-buttermilk-biscuit-balls/ (may not work)