Best 5 Buttery Sweet Potato Biscuits Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable world of buttery sweet potato biscuits, a culinary symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. These golden-brown delights are meticulously crafted with a blend of mashed sweet potatoes, butter, and a touch of spices, resulting in a tender, fluffy interior and a slightly crisp exterior. Each bite reveals a harmonious balance of sweet and savory notes, making them the perfect accompaniment to a hearty breakfast spread or as a delightful afternoon snack. Our collection of recipes caters to diverse dietary preferences, offering both classic and vegan variations. Embark on a culinary journey and discover the irresistible charm of buttery sweet potato biscuits.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET POTATO BISCUITS WITH HONEY BUTTER



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We often think of sweet potatoes in a supporting role as a side dish, mashed, baked whole, cubed and roasted. Here's another thought-why not give them a starring role for breakfast when made into biscuits? Served with cinnamon-honey butter, they're all kinds of awesome. -Cathy Bell, Joplin, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 15 biscuits (about 1/2 cup honey butter).

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup shortening
1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
HONEY BUTTER:
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine sweet potatoes and cream; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; gently knead 8-10 times., Pat or roll out to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Reroll and repeat once. Place 1 in. apart on a greased baking sheet., Bake at 400° for 9-11 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat the butter, honey and cinnamon until blended. Serve with warm biscuits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 312mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SWEET POTATO BISCUITS



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This recipe makes a wonderfully light and fluffy biscuit. A great way to use up those leftover mashed sweet potatoes. Makes a delicious sandwich with a slice ham, or simply topped with butter.

Provided by POOTER301

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Biscuits

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 117.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Cholesterol 0.6 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 446.9 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

VINTAGE SWEET POTATO BISCUITS WITH HONEY BUTTER



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Provided by Claire Thomas : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield about 15 biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup cooked mashed sweet potatoes
2/3 cup milk
1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
1 1/4 cups sifted bread flour, plus more for dusting
2 tablespoons baking powder
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Make the biscuits: Place the sweet potatoes, milk and melted butter in a large bowl and stir until thoroughly combined.
  • Set a sifter or fine-mesh sieve over a medium bowl. Resift the 1 1/4 cups flour into the bowl, then sift in the remaining dry ingredients and whisk together. Transfer the dry ingredients to the sweet potato mixture and stir just until a soft dough forms (it'll be pretty sticky).
  • Turn the dough onto a lightly floured board and toss until smooth. Roll out the dough 1/2 inch thick, then stamp out as many biscuits as you can (about 15) with a 1- to 1 1/2-inch floured biscuit cutter. Place the biscuits on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until just golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the honey butter: Simply whisk together the butter, salt and honey in a small bowl until smooth.
  • Serve the sweet potato biscuits warm with the honey butter.

CHEF JOHN'S SWEET POTATO BISCUITS



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This would be a great way to use leftover Thanksgiving sweet potatoes, but they're even better right on that holiday table with the rest of the feast. By forming and folding dough, we develop beautifully buttery layers and avoid overmixing. These were delicious with the pomegranate spread.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Biscuits

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large orange-fleshed sweet potato, peeled
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon brown sugar
½ cup buttermilk
3 ¼ cups self-rising flour
1 ½ sticks unsalted butter, frozen
1 tablespoon melted butter
4 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon pomegranate molasses
1 teaspoon pomegranate juice
Fresh pomegranate seeds for garnish

Steps:

  • Cut sweet potato in half lengthwise. Cut each in half again lengthwise, then in half cross-wise. Cut each piece in half to make about 16 evenly sized chunks. Transfer into pot; cover with water and add salt. Bring to a simmer on high heat; reduce heat to medium-low and cook until potatoes are tender, about 17 minutes. Drain thoroughly; return to pot and mash potatoes. You will need 1 1/2 cups mashed sweet potatoes. Cool thoroughly.
  • Transfer cooled mashed potatoes to a mixing bowl. Add brown sugar and buttermilk. Mix together until well combined.
  • Place self-rising flour in a separate mixing bowl. Grate frozen butter into flour, tossing with a fork to coat with flour after each addition of about 1/3 to 1/2 stick. This will prevent butter from clumping. Mixture should look like floury pieces of butter. Add sweet potato mixture. Toss with a fork until evenly distributed, but don't overmix.
  • Transfer mixture onto a lightly floured work surface. Push and press mixture together into a rectangular shape, about 1 1/2 inches thick. Dough will be floury and a bit crumbly. Fold rectangle into thirds, lifting up one-third and folding onto the middle and doing the same with the other side. Dust with a bit of flour if sticking.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with a silicone mat.
  • Press dough into a rectangle again, about 1 inch thick. Repeat the tri-fold step. Press out into a rectangle, about 1 inch thick. Trim off the rough edges to square off the sides; this will maximize rising. Cut into 8 equal portions. Transfer to prepared baking pan, spacing biscuits evenly. Brush tops lightly with 1 tablespoon melted butter.
  • Bake in preheated oven until browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.
  • Mix 4 tablespoons butter (room temperature), pomegranate syrup, and pomegranate juice together in a small bowl. Spread on warm biscuits. Sprinkle with a few pomegranate seeds for garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.6 calories, Carbohydrate 51.9 g, Cholesterol 65.4 mg, Fat 25.1 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 15.7 g, Sodium 1036.9 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

SWEET POTATO BISCUITS WITH HONEY BUTTER RECIPE BY TASTY



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This Thanksgiving, we're saying "Goodbye" to basic biscuits and "Hello" to a subtly sweet twist. Step up your side dish game by pairing these biscuits with a homemade honey butter. It's guaranteed to be a melt-in-your-mouth moment!

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons honey
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon kosher salt
⅛ teaspoon cayenne
1 lb sweet potato, peeled and cubed
2 ½ cups all purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 ½ tablespoons granulated sugar
1 ½ tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
⅓ cup buttermilk, plus 2 tablespoons
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Make the spicy honey butter: Place the butter in a large bowl. Beat with an electric hand mixer on low speed for about 2 minutes, or until smooth. Increase the speed to medium and add the honey, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and cayenne and beat until well combined, about 2 minutes.
  • Spoon the butter onto a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Roll into a log and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. The butter will keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
  • Make the biscuits: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Bring a medium pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the sweet potatoes to the boiling water and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, then mash with a fork or potato masher until smooth. Let cool completely.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
  • Add the butter to the flour mixture and toss to coat. Using your hands or 2 forks, work the butter into the flour until it resembles a coarse meal.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together ¾ cup (255 G) of the mashed sweet potatoes and the buttermilk.
  • Add to the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix with a fork to combine. Knead the mixture with your hands until it comes together in a shaggy dough.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat into a 1-inch (2 ½ cm) thick square. Using a large knife or bench scraper, cut the square in half lengthwise, then crosswise into quarters, creating 8 rectangular biscuits.
  • Brush the tops of the biscuits with melted butter. Bake until golden on top, about 20 minutes. Let the biscuits cool on the pan for 10 minutes.
  • Serve the biscuits warm with the spicy honey butter.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 calories, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 11 grams

Tips:

  • Use fresh sweet potatoes: Fresh sweet potatoes have a more vibrant flavor and are more nutritious than store-bought, canned sweet potatoes.
  • Bake the sweet potatoes until they are very soft: This will ensure that the biscuits are light and fluffy.
  • Use unsalted butter: Unsalted butter allows you to control the amount of salt in the biscuits.
  • Work the butter and sweet potatoes together until they are well combined: This will create a smooth, creamy dough.
  • Don't overwork the dough: Overworking the dough will make the biscuits tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking: This will help the biscuits to rise and hold their shape.
  • Bake the biscuits in a preheated oven: This will help them to rise evenly.
  • Serve the biscuits warm: Sweet potato biscuits are best served warm, straight out of the oven.

Conclusion:

Buttery sweet potato biscuits are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or snack. They are perfect for using up leftover sweet potatoes and are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. With their sweet and savory flavor, these biscuits are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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