Preheat oven to 350°F.

In a large bowl, stir to combine flour, baking powder, sugar, chili flakes and salt. Blend butter into flour mixture with clean hands or fork. Add-in sliced sausage and 1 cup shredded cheese and stir until mixed in. Pour cream over dry ingredients and stir until flour is moistened. Do not overmix.

Lightly dust a clean surface with flour and place dough onto it. Gently form into a circular shape, approximately 1 1/2" thick and cut into 8 even pieces.

Brush tops of each biscuit with cream and sprinkle cheese over top.

Bake until golden brown, about 18 minutes.

Yield: 8
Total time: 25-30 minutes