Sweetpotato Biscuits
We can’t think of anything more comforting than warm, flaky biscuits, so why not make them even better by adding a unique and sweet twist? Our sweetpotato biscuits will be a new family favorite that can be served for breakfast, lunch, dinner or even dessert. The sweet flavor and creamy texture of sweetpotatoes paired with the warm spices make these sweetpotato biscuits a winning choice no matter what occasion. All we can say now is, when is it time to eat?
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons shortening
- 1 cup mashed cooked sweetpotatoes
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 F.
- Into large mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
- Using pastry blender or two knives, cut shortening into flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal.
- Blend in sweetpotatoes and spices. Add milk and stir with fork until mixture comes together.
- On lightly floured board, knead 10 times. Roll out to 1/2 inch thickness.
- Cut with biscuit cutter dipped in flour. Arrange on ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake in oven for 12 minutes or until golden and puffed.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
Sweetpotato Biscuits
Serving Size
1
Amount per Serving
Calories
34
% Daily Value*
Fat
2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
1
mg
0
%
Sodium
141
mg
6
%
Potassium
32
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
3
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
1054
IU
21
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
46
mg
5
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
Net Carbohydrates
3
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Calories: 34kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 141mgPotassium: 32mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1054IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 1mgNet Carbohydrates: 3g
