Description
Spiced Sweet Potato Buttermilk Biscuits are a delectable twist on traditional biscuits, blending the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with warm spices to create an irresistible treat. These tender, flaky biscuits are perfect for breakfast or as a comforting side dish. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, they are sure to impress at any gathering. Serve them warm with butter or honey for a truly unforgettable experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sweet potatoes (roasted and mashed)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roast sweet potatoes at 425°F for 20-25 minutes until tender. Mash and let cool slightly.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In another bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes and buttermilk until smooth. Fold into dry ingredients gently.
- Turn out dough onto a floured surface; pat to about an inch thick. Cut out biscuits and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg