Sweet potato biscuits, a Southern classic, are a delectable treat that combines the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with the flaky texture of buttermilk biscuits. These biscuits are not only a delightful addition to breakfast or brunch, but also a perfect accompaniment to savory dishes. This recipe collection offers three variations of sweet potato biscuits, each with its own unique twist:
1. Classic Sweet Potato Biscuits: This classic recipe forms the foundation for all sweet potato biscuit variations. It showcases the harmonious blend of roasted sweet potato puree, buttermilk, and spices, resulting in tender, fluffy biscuits that simply melt in your mouth.
2. Cheddar Sweet Potato Biscuits: If you're a cheese enthusiast, these cheddar sweet potato biscuits are an absolute must-try. The addition of sharp cheddar cheese adds a delightful sharpness and umami flavor to the biscuits, creating a savory-sweet balance that is sure to tantalize your taste buds.
3. Bacon Sweet Potato Biscuits: For those who love a hearty and smoky flavor, bacon sweet potato biscuits are the perfect choice. Crispy bacon bits are incorporated into the biscuit dough, infusing each bite with a smoky richness that pairs wonderfully with the sweetness of the sweet potatoes.
These sweet potato biscuits are incredibly versatile and can be enjoyed in various ways. Serve them warm with a generous slather of butter and honey for a classic Southern breakfast. Pair them with fried chicken or a hearty stew for a comforting meal. Or, simply enjoy them as a delightful snack throughout the day.
HOMEMADE SWEET POTATO BISCUITS
These biscuits are slightly sweet and really round out a Thanksgiving feast.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes
Yield Makes about 36
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut the sweet potatoes into 1 1/2-inch slices. Place the potato slices in a medium saucepan, and cover with water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until potatoes are tender. Drain and mash well.
- In the detached bowl of an electric mixer, whisk yeast, 1/4 cup warm water (105 degrees), and a pinch of sugar. Set the mixture aside until foamy, about 6 minutes. Attach bowl to mixer fitted with the dough-hook attachment. On low speed, add mashed potatoes, milk, 1/2 cup melted butter, eggs, sugar, and salt. Slowly add flour to make a slightly sticky dough. Knead until smooth, about 2 minutes. Brush inside of a mixing bowl with butter. Place dough in bowl; cover with buttered plastic wrap. Set aside to rise until doubled in size, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
- Line 3 large baking sheets with parchment. Using a floured rolling pin on a floured work surface, roll dough out to 3/4 inch thickness. Cut rounds of dough as close together as possible with a 2 1/4-inch round cookie cutter. Scraps can be re-rolled once. Place rounds 1 to 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Brush the tops with the remaining butter; cover with plastic wrap. Set aside to rise until light and they do not spring back when pressed with a finger, about 30 minutes.
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. Bake until biscuits are golden brown, about 14 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for about 5 minutes before serving.
HOMEMADE SWEET POTATO BISCUITS
Make life a little sweeter by adding this versatile root vegetables to your next batch of biscuits: sweet potatoes! These homemade sweet potato biscuits are light, flakey and definitely worth the time required to make them. While the dough only needs 30 minutes of hands-on prep time to make, the biscuits require a total of around five hours to rise before they are ready to bake and enjoy. We love how versatile these sweet biscuits are-they can easily be enjoyed as part of a brunch spread, alongside a savory slow-cooker dinner or even as a subtly sweet addition to your Thanksgiving table.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 5h20m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In 1- or 2-cup glass measuring cup, stir together yeast and warm water. Let stand 5 minutes.
- In large bowl, stir together sweet potatoes and butter. Stir in sugar and salt. Add yeast mixture; stir until smooth. Mix flour and baking powder; gradually stir into potato mixture until well blended. Lightly knead until dough holds together. Shape dough into a ball.
- Grease large bowl with shortening or cooking spray. Place dough in bowl, turning to grease all sides. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and cloth towel. Let rise in warm place (80°F to 85°F) 2 hours 30 minutes or until doubled in size.
- Gently push fist into dough to deflate. Grease cookie sheets with shortening or cooking spray. On floured surface, roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut with floured 2-inch biscuit cutter. On cookie sheets, place biscuits 2 inches apart. Cover; let rise in warm place 2 hours or until doubled in size.
- Heat oven to 400°F. Uncover biscuits. Bake 12 minutes or until golden. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 13 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 110 mg
Tips:
- Use fresh sweet potatoes for the best flavor and texture.
- Make sure the sweet potatoes are cooked through before mashing them. Otherwise, the biscuits will be dense and gummy.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the biscuits tough.
- If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour. If the dough is too dry, add a little more milk.
- Roll out the dough to an even thickness. This will help the biscuits cook evenly.
- Cut the biscuits out with a sharp biscuit cutter. This will help prevent the biscuits from tearing.
- Bake the biscuits in a preheated oven. This will help them rise properly.
- Serve the biscuits warm with butter, honey, or your favorite jam.
Conclusion:
Sweet potato biscuits are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They're perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. And they're a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give these sweet potato biscuits a try. You won't be disappointed!
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