Sweet Potato Biscuits
These sweet potato biscuits are light, fluffy, and subtly sweet, perfect for breakfast or as a side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 biscuits 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup cooked and mashed sweet potato
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the mashed sweet potato and milk until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat or roll to a 3/4-inch thickness.
- Cut out biscuits with a round cutter.
- Place biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Notes
- For extra flavor, brush the tops of the biscuits with melted butter before baking.
- Leftover biscuits can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- These biscuits freeze well before or after baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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