Sweet Potato Biscuits
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Sweet Potato Biscuits

Fluffy orange-hued biscuits with subtle sweetness from mashed sweet potatoes - perfect with butter and honey.

35 min
12 servings

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

15m

Servings

12

Difficulty

Medium

Nutrition Per Serving

fat

7

carbs

24

fiber

1

protein

3

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Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
  • 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato, cooled
  • 1/3 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter for brushing

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 425°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

2

Mix flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cinnamon.

3

Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4

Mix sweet potato and buttermilk together.

5

Stir into flour mixture until just combined.

6

Turn onto floured surface and knead gently 3-4 times.

7

Pat to 3/4-inch thickness and cut with biscuit cutter.

8

Place on prepared baking sheet and brush tops with melted butter.

9

Bake 12-15 minutes until golden brown.

10

Serve warm with butter and honey.

Chef's Comfy Tip

Make sure your sweet potato is completely cooled before mixing - warm sweet potato will melt the butter!

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