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Sweet Potato Biscuits: A Game-Changer for Your Next Brunch

The Magic of Sweet Potatoes in Baking

When it comes to adding moisture and flavor to baked goods, sweet potatoes are often overlooked. However, incorporating mashed sweet potatoes into your biscuit dough can elevate your breakfast or brunch game. The result is a vibrant, tender, and deliciously sweet treat that’s sure to impress.

The Perfect Blend of Ingredients

To create these mouthwatering biscuits, you’ll need a combination of all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, fine salt, and baking soda. Don’t forget the star of the show: 1 cup of baked, mashed sweet potato. This ingredient adds natural sweetness and a pop of color to the dough.

Getting Started: Grating and Mixing

Begin by grating 8 tablespoons of frozen unsalted butter using a box grater. This will help create a flaky, tender texture in your finished biscuits. Next, combine the grated butter with your dry ingredients, mixing until the butter is evenly coated.

Adding Moisture and Bringing it All Together

In a separate bowl, mix 3/4 cup of whole milk with your mashed sweet potato until smooth. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients and gently combine until a shaggy dough forms. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough biscuits.

Shaping and Rolling Out the Dough

Turn the mixture onto a floured surface and knead it briefly, just until it comes together. Use a floured rolling pin to roll the dough out to a thickness of about 3/4 inch. Cut out your biscuits using a 3-inch cutter, cookie cutter, or glass.

Baking to Perfection

Place your biscuits on a baking sheet, brush the tops with heavy cream, and bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for 12-15 minutes, or until the bottoms are golden brown.

Yield and Difficulty

This recipe yields 8 large biscuits and has a medium level of difficulty. With a total preparation time of 45 minutes and active time of 20 minutes, it’s a great option for a leisurely weekend brunch.

Tips and Variations

Feel free to cut your biscuits into smaller sizes or experiment with different flavors, such as adding herbs or spices to the dough. Whatever you choose, these sweet potato biscuits are sure to become a new favorite.