Sweet Potato Drop Biscuits
Fluffy, tender, and brimming with cozy fall flavors, these Sweet Potato Drop Biscuits are the ultimate comfort food baked good. Made with creamy mashed sweet potato, this quick and easy recipe skips the hassle of rolling and cutting, making it perfect for busy weeknights or festive holiday gatherings. A kiss of cinnamon enhances their natural sweetness, while cold butter ensures irresistibly flaky layers. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a golden-brown finish, these biscuits are perfect for serving warm with a smear of butter, drizzle of honey, or your favorite seasonal spreads. Whether you enjoy them for breakfast, as a side, or a snack, these homemade biscuits are guaranteed to delight.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sweet potato (cooked and mashed)
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 0.5 cups Milk (preferably whole milk)
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut the cold cubed butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a separate bowl, combine the mashed sweet potato and milk, stirring until smooth and fully blended.
Pour the sweet potato mixture into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix; the dough should be slightly sticky.
Using two spoons or a cookie scoop, drop heaping spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
Remove the biscuits from the oven and allow them to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
Serve warm with butter, honey, or your favorite spreads!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2123 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.6 g | 132% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.6 g | 318% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 270 mg | 90% | |
| Sodium | 2682 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 270.4 g | 98% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.0 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.1 g | ||
| Protein | 34.6 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 274 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 12.7 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 1577 mg | 34% | |
*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.
