Fluffy Cheddar Biscuits & Spicy Sausage Gravy

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups plain flour
• 1 tbsp sugar (regular white)
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp fine salt
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for a kick)
• 113g butter, unsalted, melted and cooled down
• 1 cup buttermilk (keep it cold)
• 1 cup sharp cheddar, shredded
• 1 tbsp freshly chopped chives
• 4 thick slices of bacon, diced
• 450g ground breakfast-style sausage
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 shallot, chopped up
• 225g thinly sliced baby bella mushrooms
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• Salt
• black pepper
• 1/2 tsp dried sage
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 3 tbsp plain flour
• 60ml chicken broth
• 500ml milk
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives (for sprinkling on top)