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Fire up your oven to 230°C. Give a 23x23 cm baking dish (glass or ceramic) a light spray with nonstick to stop anything from sticking.
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Drop the sausage into a hot skillet. Cook over medium-high for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring now and then until it’s all browned and no pink shows. Move it to paper towels so extra grease comes off.
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Grab a mixing bowl and toss in flour, sugar, and the baking powder. Add in buttermilk and stir until it gets sticky—add a little more buttermilk if it seems dry. Fold in that cheese and the sausage you just cooked.
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Pour melted butter right into the bottom of your buttered baking dish. Plop the dough on top and smooth it out toward the corners. Take a knife or spatula and cut the top into 9 squares, makes them easy to pull apart later.
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Slide it onto the middle rack for about 25 to 30 minutes. Spin the dish around about halfway if you want even color. When it looks golden and a toothpick comes out clean, it’s done. Lay foil on top if you think it’s browning too fast.