Sweet Potato Biscuits: Elevate Your Breakfast or Brunch

The Power of Sweet Potatoes in Baking

Incorporating mashed sweet potatoes into your biscuit dough can add moisture, flavor, and a vibrant touch to your baked goods. This often-overlooked ingredient can take your breakfast or brunch to the next level, resulting in a tender, sweet, and visually appealing treat.

The Essential Ingredients

To create these mouthwatering biscuits, you’ll need:

• All-purpose flour
• Baking powder
• Granulated sugar
• Fine salt
• Baking soda
• 1 cup of baked, mashed sweet potato (the star of the show)

The mashed sweet potato adds natural sweetness and a pop of color to the dough.

Preparing the Dough

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

Adding Moisture and Combining the Ingredients

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
• 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.