Sweet Potato Biscuits Recipe
With a hint of sweetness and a perfectly flaky texture, these Sweet Potato Biscuits are a delicious way to upgrade any meal. They’re easy to make and full of comforting flavors.
Servings: 12 biscuits
Calories: 129kcal
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup pureed sweet potato (1 large sweet potato)
- 1/2 cup buttermilk + additional for brushing
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter cold and cut into cubes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat; set aside.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the sweet potato and the buttermilk; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in the butter until pea-size clumps form. Add the sweet potato mixture; fold gently with a spatula to combine. You may need to add a little more buttermilk depending on how dry your mixture is.
- Dust the work surface with flour. Then, turn the dough onto the floured surface and knead with the palms of your hands for about 2 minutes. Roll or pat the dough until it's 1/2 inch thick. Using a 2 1/2- to 3-inch round cutter, cut the dough into biscuits. You can re-roll the scraps to cut additional biscuits.
- Place the biscuits onto the prepared baking sheet, brush the tops with additional buttermilk, and bake until light golden brown, about 12 to 15 minutes. Remove and allow to cool on the sheet for 5 to 7 minutes before eating.
Notes
-Buttermilk is a key ingredient; you can taste the difference, and the texture is much better with it!
STORE Sweet Potato Buttermilk Biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. FREEZE leftovers in a Ziploc bag or airtight container for up to 3 months.
To REHEAT, microwave on 50% power in 15-second intervals until warmed, or wrap frozen biscuits in aluminum foil and heat in a 300 degrees Fahrenheit (150 degrees Celsius) oven until hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 234mg | Potassium: 161mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1371IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg
