How to Make Sweet Potato Biscuits - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sweet potato biscuits are a delightful and unexpected twist on a classic biscuit recipe. The addition of sweet potatoes adds a touch of sweetness and a beautiful orange hue to the biscuits, making them a perfect side dish for any meal.

These biscuits are incredibly versatile and can be served for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. They pair wonderfully with soups, stews, and roasted meats, but can also stand alone as a delicious snack.

The sweet potato also adds a nutritional punch to thes...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons shortening
  • ¾ cup mashed sweet potatoes
  • ¼ cup milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 biscuits

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Cut in the shortening until pieces of shortening are pea-sized or smaller. Mix in the sweet potatoes, and enough of the milk to make a soft dough.
  • Turn dough out onto a floured surface, and roll or pat out to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut into circles using a biscuit cutter or a drinking glass. Place biscuits 1 inch apart onto a greased baking sheet.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.
  • Nutrition

    118 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 1mg
    • Sodium: 447mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 93mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 79mg