Sweet Potato Biscuits

Sweet Potato Biscuits

Who would guess that the secret behind these savory biscuits is a sweet potato? They're delicious plain, but even better with a touch of honey butter.

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Sweet Potato Biscuits
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This recipe is best suited for parents to make on their own or with minimal help from kids.
Allergy Alert
This recipe contains one or more of the following common food allergens: dairy, nuts, soy, wheat, or eggs.

Servings: 12

Prep Time: 20 min.

Cook Time: 22 min.

Ingredients

  • 1 large sweet potato
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp. baking powder
  • 4 tsp. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 8 tbsp. cold butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1/2-3/4 cup cold milk

Supplies

  • 2 1/2-inch circle cookie cutter

Directions

  1. Step 1

    Wash the sweet potato and poke it with a fork liberally. Microwave the potato on high, turning occasionally until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Let the potato cool completely. Peel and mash until smooth. Measure 3/4 cup of mashed sweet potato and use the remaining for another recipe.

  2. Step 2

    Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

  3. Step 3

    Combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and baking soda in a medium bowl. Cut the butter into the flour mixture using a pastry blender or two knives until fine crumbs. Add the sweet potato and 2/3 cup of milk and stir with a fork until the mixture just holds together. Add another tablespoon of milk if the mixture is too dry.

  4. Step 4

    Transfer the mixture onto a lightly floured work surface. Pat the dough to 3/4 inch thickness. Cut out as many 2 1/2-inch circles with the cookie cutter as possible. Transfer the dough circles to the prepared cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Reshape the scraps if necessary.

  5. Step 5

    Bake until the biscuits are golden and puffed, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool slightly. Serve alone or try our Honey Butter recipe.

Nurtition Facts

  • Calories: 168
  • Total Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 21mg
  • Sodium: 311mg
  • Total Carbs: 21g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Protein: 3g
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