Sweet Potato Biscuits
Tender and flaky sweet potato biscuits are the perfect side dish to a meal or drizzle them with honey for a snack! These homemade biscuits are perfect for year round baking!
Servings: 18
Calories: 134kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups Self-rising Flour
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar packed
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 7 Tbsp. Butter cold, divided
- 3 Tbsp. Shortening
- 1 cup Sweet Potatoes mashed
- 6 Tbsp. Milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar and cinnamon. Stir until well combined.
- Cut in 4 tablespoons of cold butter and the shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a small bowl, combine milk and mashed sweet potatoes until well combined.
- Add sweet potato mixture to crumb mixture and stir just until combined.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead 8-10 times by hand. Roll dough flat to about 1/2" thickness. Using a 2.5" biscuit cutter, cut out the biscuits and place on ungreased baking sheet.
- Re-roll dough scraps and continue until all dough is used. Melt remaining 3 tablespoons of butter and brush over top of biscuits.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm.