Description
Indulge in these fluffy, golden sweet potato biscuits that are a delightful blend of sweetness and a tender crumb, making them the perfect complement to any meal. Whether served at breakfast, alongside dinner, or as a standalone snack, these biscuits are sure to impress. With a hint of sweetness from the sweet potatoes and rich butter flavor, they are both comforting and satisfying. Easy to prepare and bake in just under 50 minutes, this recipe is ideal for home cooks of all skill levels.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large sweet potato (about 1.5 cups raw)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (very cold)
- 3/4 cup cold buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Boil diced sweet potato until tender (10-15 minutes), then mash and measure out 1 cup.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt together.
- Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Combine mashed sweet potato and buttermilk; mix into dry ingredients until just combined.
- Turn out dough onto floured surface; gently knead 3-4 times and roll to 3/4-inch thickness.
- Cut out biscuits with a round cutter; place on prepared sheet.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.
- Brush tops with melted butter immediately after baking and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit (57g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg