Best 5 Grandmas Sweet Potato Biscuits Recipes

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In the realm of Southern comfort food, Grandma's Sweet Potato Biscuits reign supreme, a delectable testament to culinary heritage and the magic of simple ingredients. These biscuits, crafted with love and passed down through generations, embody the essence of warmth, comfort, and nostalgia. With a tender, fluffy texture and a hint of sweetness from fresh sweet potatoes, these biscuits promise a delightful experience in every bite.

The aroma of freshly baked biscuits, infused with notes of sweet potato and warm spices, fills the kitchen, beckoning all who enter. Each biscuit, adorned with a golden-brown crust and soft, inviting center, is a culinary masterpiece. Served warm and slathered with butter or drizzled with honey, these biscuits are the perfect accompaniment to any meal, from hearty stews to light salads.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, Grandma's Sweet Potato Biscuits are an accessible and rewarding recipe to try. With step-by-step instructions and a few pantry staples, you can easily recreate this Southern classic in your own home. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET POTATO BISCUITS



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These old-fashioned Southern-style Sweet Potato Biscuits are flaky, fluffy and just like Grandma made them!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Breakfast     Side Dish

Time 33m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups self-rising flour ((such as White Lily brand))
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
½ cup (1 stick) salted butter, cubed and chilled
1 ½ cups cold mashed cooked sweet potatoes
¾ cup cold whole buttermilk, plus more as needed
1 tablespoon salted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Lightly oil or grease a 10-inch cast iron skillet, or line with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together self-rising flour and sugar.
  • Use a pastry blender or two forks to cut in the cold butter until the mixture is crumbly and some pea-size pieces of butter remain.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together mashed sweet potatoes and buttermilk. Stir the potato mixture into the flour mixture just until the dry ingredients are moistened. If the dough is too dry, add a little bit more buttermilk. If the dough is too sticky to work with, add a bit more flour.
  • Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead 4-6 times.
  • Press dough to 1-inch thickness.
  • Using a round biscuit cutter dipped in flour, cut out biscuits and arrange in the cast iron skillet. Roll out the scraps once, and cut additional biscuits if necessary. Do not continue rolling and cutting or you may end up with tough biscuits.
  • Place the skillet in the freezer for 10-15 minutes so that the dough can chill while you preheat the oven.
  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Bake biscuits until golden brown and cooked through, about 15-20 minutes. Brush warm biscuits with melted butter and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 biscuit, Calories 259 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Sodium 114 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g

SWEET POTATO BISCUITS



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Puréed sweet potatoes not only add beautiful coloring to these biscuits but it makes them soft, moist and fluffy. You'll need cooked sweet potatoes, sugar, baking powder, flour, butter, salt and milk. Enjoy with homemade apple or honey butter!

Provided by Paula Deen

Time 10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 heaping tablespoons sugar
1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
3/4 cup mashed cooked sweet potatoes
1/2 teaspoon salt
2-4 tablespoons (depending on the moisture of the potatoes) milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 °F. Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In a separate, large bowl, mix the sweet potatoes and butter. Add the flour mixture to the potato mixture and mix to make a soft dough. Then add milk a tablespoon at a time to mixture and continue to cut in. Turn the dough out onto a floured board and toss lightly until the outside of the dough looks smooth. Roll the dough out to 1/2-inch thick and cut with a biscuit cutter. Place the biscuits on a greased pan and coat tops with melted butter. Bake for about 15 minutes. (Watch your oven: If the biscuits are browning too fast, lower the temperature.) Makes about 15-18 biscuits.

GRANDMA'S SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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Thanksgiving wouldn't be the same without this recipe! We could do without the turkey, but not grandma's sweet potato casserole. Believe me, you will love this! It's like eating a dessert. Everywhere I take it, I'm asked for the recipe. Enjoy!

Provided by pcmomofsix

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups cooked, mashed sweet potatoes
1 cup white sugar
½ cup milk
⅓ stick unsalted butter, cut into pieces and softened
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup brown sugar
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup shredded coconut
⅓ stick unsalted butter, cut into pieces and softened

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish.
  • Mix mashed sweet potatoes, white sugar, milk, butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt together; transfer potato mixture to the prepared baking dish.
  • Mix brown sugar and flour for topping together in a large bowl. Add pecans, coconut, and butter; mix until well combined. Sprinkle over the casserole.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until topping is golden brown, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.8 g, Cholesterol 45.4 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 121.3 mg, Sugar 30.2 g

SIMPLE SWEET POTATO BISCUITS



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Only four ingredients make these moist biscuits a snap to prepare. "I modified my grandma's recipe to make it shorter and quicker," says Pam Bouillion of Rayne, Louisiana. "They're my husband's favorites."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield about 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2-1/2 cups biscuit/baking mix
1-1/2 cups canned sweet potatoes
6 tablespoons milk
1/3 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place biscuit mix in a large bowl. In a small bowl, mash sweet potatoes; stir in milk and butter. Stir into biscuit mix just until moistened. , Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto a greased baking sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 287mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

GRANDMA'S BAKING POWDER BISCUITS



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This is my grandmother's biscuit recipe. It is my all-time favorite and has a really good flavor to it. Be sure not to roll out too thin, you want high biscuits! I usually just pat out the dough to the desired thickness, usually 1/2 inch.

Provided by IMACOOKY1

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Biscuits

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon cream of tartar
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup vegetable shortening
1 egg
⅔ cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar, and salt into a bowl. Use a pastry cutter to chop vegetable shortening into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk egg and milk together in a separate bowl and slowly add milk mixture to flour mixture, stirring as you pour, until dough is moistened and well-mixed. Drop dough by spoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until biscuits have risen and are golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Cholesterol 16.6 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 271.3 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

Tips:

  • Before making the dough, freeze the butter. This helps create a flaky texture in the biscuits.
  • Work the dough as little as possible. Overworking the dough can make the biscuits tough.
  • If the dough is too sticky, add more flour. If the dough is too dry, add more milk.
  • Be sure to preheat the oven before baking the biscuits. This helps ensure that the biscuits rise evenly.
  • Bake the biscuits until they are golden brown. Overbaking can make the biscuits dry.
  • To make a sweet potato biscuit, simply add one cup of mashed sweet potatoes to the dough.
  • To make a gluten-free sweet potato biscuit, use gluten-free flour.
  • To make a vegan sweet potato biscuit, use plant-based milk and butter.

Conclusion:

Grandmother's Sweet Potato Biscuits are a delicious and easy-to-make bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are perfect for a quick snack or a hearty meal. The sweet potato adds a unique flavor and texture to the biscuits, making them a favorite among many people. With the tips provided above, you can easily make these biscuits at home and enjoy their delicious taste.

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