Sweet Potato Biscuit
Elevate your baking game with these tender, flaky Sweet Potato Biscuits—a delightful twist on a classic Southern favorite. Infused with the natural sweetness of mashed sweet potatoes and a hint of aromatic cinnamon, these golden-brown biscuits boast a soft, buttery texture that’s impossible to resist. The dough is folded multiple times to create those perfect, light layers, while buttermilk and a touch of honey add richness and depth of flavor. Ready in just 30 minutes, they’re quick to whip up and ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as a side dish to complement savory meals. Serve them warm, brushed with melted butter, for a heavenly treat that’s as comforting as it is delicious. Perfect keywords: sweet potato biscuits, Southern biscuits, buttery biscuits, easy biscuit recipe, layered biscuits.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
- 1 cup mashed sweet potato (cooked and cooled)
- 0.25 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (optional, for brushing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
Cut the cold butter into small cubes and add it to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the butter is broken down into pea-sized pieces.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the mashed sweet potato, buttermilk, and honey until smooth.
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the sweet potato mixture. Gently mix with a spoon or your hands until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overwork it.
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently pat it into a 1-inch-thick rectangle. Fold the dough in half, then pat it out again. Repeat this folding process two more times to create flaky layers.
Using a 2.5-inch biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass, cut out biscuits and place them onto the prepared baking sheet. Gather the scraps and repeat until all the dough is used.
Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until they are puffed and golden brown on top.
If desired, brush the warm biscuits with melted butter before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2018 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 97.1 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.1 g | 300% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 256 mg | 85% | |
| Sodium | 2742 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 259.1 g | 94% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.9 g | ||
| Protein | 31.7 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 213 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 1189 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
