Description
Sweet Potato & Herb Biscuits are a savory-sweet treat made by combining mashed sweet potatoes, fresh herbs, and butter into a biscuit dough that’s baked to perfection. These biscuits are light, fluffy, and have just the right amount of crispness on the outside. The addition of sweet potato gives them a tender, moist crumb while the fresh herbs infuse a layer of flavor that is both savory and aromatic. They’re not your average biscuits — they’re a cozy, delicious twist on a classic.
Ingredients
For the Biscuits:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp sugar (optional, for a hint of sweetness)
1 tbsp fresh herbs, finely chopped (such as thyme, rosemary, or chives — or 1 tsp dried)
6 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed
1 cup mashed sweet potato (from 1 medium cooked sweet potato)
⅓–½ cup cold buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp lemon juice)
Optional Toppings:
1 tbsp melted butter for brushing
Extra fresh herbs or a sprinkle of sea salt
Instructions
Prepare Sweet Potato
Roast or steam a medium sweet potato until tender.
Peel and mash until smooth; let cool to room temperature.
Preheat Oven
Set to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, and herbs.
Cut in Butter
Add cold butter pieces and cut in using a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs (small pea-sized bits of butter are perfect).
Add Sweet Potato & Buttermilk
Stir in mashed sweet potato.
Add buttermilk gradually, mixing until dough just comes together. (It should be soft but not sticky.)
Shape & Cut
Turn dough onto a floured surface and gently pat into a ¾-inch-thick rectangle.
Fold once or twice for flakiness.
Cut with a biscuit cutter or glass (about 2½-inch rounds).
Bake
Place biscuits on baking sheet, close together for soft sides or spaced apart for crisper edges.
Bake 15–18 minutes, until golden brown.
Finish
Brush tops with melted butter and sprinkle with extra herbs or sea salt, if desired.
Notes
These Sweet Potato & Herb Biscuits are soft, flaky, and full of cozy flavor — perfect for breakfast, brunch, or alongside soups and stews. For an extra touch, brush them with melted butter and sprinkle fresh herbs on top before serving. You can also add a bit of shredded cheese for a savory twist.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Bread / Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Sweet Potato Biscuits, Herb Biscuits, Savory Sweet Potato Biscuits