Sweet Potato Biscuit
Sweet potato biscuits offer a tender, flavorful treat with a subtle sweetness and moist texture, perfect for breakfast or snacks. Their warm, comforting aroma and soft crumb make them a delightful choice for family gatherings or cozy weekends, pairing beautifully with honey or molasses.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Boil and mash the sweet potato until free from lumps.
- Sift the flour, salt, and baking powder together.
- Add the mashed sweet potato and cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Mix in the egg and milk to form a light dough.
- Roll out the dough a little thinner than ordinary biscuits.
- Cut into biscuit shapes and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake at 425°F (220°C) for about 12 to 18 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve hot with molasses.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).