Sweet Potato Biscuits
Delightful and fluffy sweet potato biscuits, perfect for nostalgic memories and cozy gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup mashed sweet potato
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup butter (cold)
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the sweet potatoes by peeling, chopping, and boiling or roasting until tender, then mash them.
- Mix the flour and baking powder in a large bowl until well blended.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the mashed sweet potato and buttermilk until just combined.
- Shape the dough on a floured surface and cut out biscuits.
- Place the biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
Best served warm with honey or butter. Feel free to experiment with variations like adding cheese or spices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: sweet potato, biscuits, baking, comfort food, Thanksgiving