Description
Sweet Potato Biscuits with Honey Butter are a variation of traditional biscuits, where mashed sweet potatoes are incorporated into the dough to add moisture, flavor, and a slight sweetness. The rich, soft texture of the biscuit is complemented by the creamy, sweet honey butter, which is spread on top to enhance the flavor. The honey butter mixture typically combines softened butter, honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a hint of salt, creating a perfectly balanced topping that pairs beautifully with the sweet potato flavor in the biscuit.
Ingredients
For the Biscuits:
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1 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 ½ tbsp granulated sugar
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1 ½ tbsp dark brown sugar
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1 ½ tsp kosher salt
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½ tsp baking soda
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2 ½ tsp baking powder
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8 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed
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⅓ cup buttermilk, plus 2 tbsp
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3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (for brushing on top)
For the Honey Butter:
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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2 tbsp honey
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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¼ tsp cinnamon
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½ tsp kosher salt
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⅛ tsp cayenne (optional, for a spicy kick)
Instructions
Start by peeling and cubing the sweet potatoes. Place the cubes in a large pot of boiling water and cook for about 10 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender. Drain the sweet potatoes and mash them until smooth. Allow the mashed sweet potatoes to cool completely before using them in the biscuit dough.
While the sweet potatoes are cooling, you can prepare the honey butter. In a medium mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and cayenne (if using) until smooth and creamy. Once everything is well combined, transfer the honey butter mixture onto a piece of parchment paper and roll it into a log. Refrigerate the honey butter for at least 30 minutes to allow it to firm up.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, dark brown sugar, kosher salt, baking soda, and baking powder. These dry ingredients will provide the base for your biscuits and help them rise and become fluffy.
Add the cubed unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Using your hands or a fork, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. The butter should be evenly distributed throughout the flour, but there should still be small chunks of butter in the mixture. This step is crucial for achieving the flakiness in your biscuits.
In a separate bowl, mix together the mashed sweet potatoes and buttermilk. Add this wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until a shaggy dough forms. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in tough biscuits. The dough should be slightly sticky but manageable.
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently pat it into a 1-inch thick square or rectangle. Use a knife or biscuit cutter to cut the dough into 8 rectangular biscuits. Place the biscuits onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F). Brush the tops of the biscuits with the melted butter to give them a golden, glossy finish. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.
Once the biscuits are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for about 10 minutes. Serve the biscuits warm with the chilled honey butter. The honey butter will melt into the biscuits, creating a sweet and savory flavor combination that’s absolutely irresistible.
Notes
These sweet potato biscuits are best enjoyed warm, straight from the oven, with a generous smear of honey butter. Pair them with fried chicken, soups, or enjoy them on their own as a comforting treat. Don’t forget to store leftovers in an airtight container – they reheat beautifully!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Keywords: Sweet Potato Biscuits with Honey Butter