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sweet potato biscuits fluffy and soft baked to golden brown in a cast iron skillet
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Sweet Potato Biscuits Recipe

Homemade sweet potato biscuits baked soft, fluffy, and buttery in a cast iron skillet.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 178kcal
Author: Sarah Alvord, Feeding Your Fam

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sweet potato cooled
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 6 tablespoons butter unsalted, cold

Instructions

  • bake 425 for 15-20 minutes
  • Preheat oven to 425º F and prepare a 12 inch cast iron skillet with a thin layer of butter or oil
  • In a food processor blend the 1 cup sweet potato and 1/2 cup buttermilk until smooth.
  • In a large mixing bowl whisk together the 2 cups all purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • Grate in the 6 tablespoons butter and toss to coat with the flour mixture.
  • Pour in the pureed sweet potatoes and buttermilk and stir with a wooden spoon to form the dough into a soft ball. Use a clean hand to knead the dough together.
  • Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and press or roll the dough out to about 1/2 inch, fold over and press out again. Repeat this roll out and fold 4 times before cutting out biscuits into 3 inch rounds.
  • Bake- place the biscuits into a 12 inch cast iron skillet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown, puffed up and baked through.
  • Brush with honey butter or butter while still warm

Notes

  • Nutrition facts are just an estimate of the ingredients listed
  • These can also be baked on a parchment lined baking sheet if you don't own a cast iron skillet
  • Quickly cook sweet potato in the microwave by poking a few holes in the potato with a fork and cooking for 3-5 minutes. A fork will slide easily into the potato flesh if cooked all the way through. 

Nutrition

Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 435mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2117IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 1mg
Course: Bread, Rolls, Side Dish
Cuisine: Bread, Cast Iron
Keyword: Cast Iron Skillet Biscuits, Sweet Potato Biscuits
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