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Sweet Potato Biscuits

Sweet Potato Biscuits
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Sweet Potato Biscuits are tender, fluffy, and flavorful biscuits that combine the natural sweetness and moisture of mashed sweet potatoes with buttery, flaky layers. Perfectly balanced between sweet and savory, these biscuits add a cozy, homemade touch to any meal and are versatile for breakfast, brunch, or dinner.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potatoes (cooled)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Peel, boil, and mash the sweet potatoes until smooth. Allow them to cool completely before adding to the dough to prevent the butter from melting prematurely.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasoning throughout the dough.
  3. Cut in the Butter: Add cold, cubed butter to the dry mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work the butter into the flour until pea-sized crumbs form, which will create flaky layers.
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients and Form Dough: Gently fold the cooled mashed sweet potatoes and buttermilk into the dry mixture. Mix just until combined to keep the dough light and tender without overworking it.
  5. Shape and Bake: Turn the dough onto a floured surface, gently pat it into a 1-inch thick round, and cut into biscuits with a biscuit cutter or glass. Place on a baking sheet and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 12-15 minutes until golden and puffed.

Notes

  • Use cold butter to create flaky biscuit layers as it melts during baking.
  • Do not overmix the dough to keep biscuits tender and avoid toughness.
  • Sift flour before mixing to aerate and prevent lumps for softer crumb.
  • Let the shaped dough rest 10-15 minutes before baking to improve texture and rise.
  • Brush warm biscuits with melted butter immediately after baking for a golden crust and extra flavor.

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Keywords: Sweet Potato Biscuits, Fluffy Biscuits, Homemade Biscuits, Sweet and Savory Biscuits, Comfort Food, Southern Biscuits

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