Sweet Potato Biscuit

Elevate your baking game with these tender, flaky Sweet Potato Biscuits—a delightful twist on a classic Southern favorite. Infused with the natural sweetness of mashed sweet potatoes and a hint of aromatic cinnamon, these golden-brown biscuits boast a soft, buttery texture that’s impossible to resist. The dough is folded multiple times to create those perfect, light layers, while buttermilk and a touch of honey add richness and depth of flavor. Ready in just 30 minutes, they’re quick to whip up and ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as a side dish to complement savory meals. Serve them warm, brushed with melted butter, for a heavenly treat that’s as comforting as it is delicious. Perfect keywords: sweet potato biscuits, Southern biscuits, buttery biscuits, easy biscuit recipe, layered biscuits.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
• 1 cup mashed sweet potato (cooked and cooled)
• 0.25 cup buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 tablespoons melted butter (optional, for brushing)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.

Step 3

Cut the cold butter into small cubes and add it to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the butter is broken down into pea-sized pieces.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the mashed sweet potato, buttermilk, and honey until smooth.

Step 5

Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the sweet potato mixture. Gently mix with a spoon or your hands until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overwork it.

Step 6

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently pat it into a 1-inch-thick rectangle. Fold the dough in half, then pat it out again. Repeat this folding process two more times to create flaky layers.

Step 7

Using a 2.5-inch biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass, cut out biscuits and place them onto the prepared baking sheet. Gather the scraps and repeat until all the dough is used.

Step 8

Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until they are puffed and golden brown on top.

Step 9

If desired, brush the warm biscuits with melted butter before serving.

Step 10

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(693.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2017.7

Total Fat 97.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 60.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 255.6mg	0%
Sodium 2741.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 259.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.4g	0%
Total Sugars 30.9g
Protein 31.7g	0%

Vitamin D 92.0IU	0%
Calcium 212.9mg	0%
Iron 12.9mg	0%
Potassium 1189.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.9%

Protein: 6.2%

Carbs: 50.9%