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:
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tbsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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1 tsp salt
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1 tbsp sugar (optional, for a hint of sweetness)
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1 tbsp fresh herbs, finely chopped (such as thyme, rosemary, or chives — or 1 tsp dried)
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6 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed
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1 cup mashed sweet potato (from 1 medium cooked sweet potato)
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⅓–½ cup cold buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp lemon juice)
Optional Toppings:
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1 tbsp melted butter for brushing
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Extra fresh herbs or a sprinkle of sea salt
Instructions
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Prepare Sweet Potato
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Roast or steam a medium sweet potato until tender.
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Peel and mash until smooth; let cool to room temperature.
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Preheat Oven
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Set to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Mix Dry Ingredients
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, and herbs.
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Cut in Butter
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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).
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Add Sweet Potato & Buttermilk
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Stir in mashed sweet potato.
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Add buttermilk gradually, mixing until dough just comes together. (It should be soft but not sticky.)
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Shape & Cut
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Turn dough onto a floured surface and gently pat into a ¾-inch-thick rectangle.
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Fold once or twice for flakiness.
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Cut with a biscuit cutter or glass (about 2½-inch rounds).
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Bake
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Place biscuits on baking sheet, close together for soft sides or spaced apart for crisper edges.
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Bake 15–18 minutes, until golden brown.
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Finish
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Brush tops with melted butter and sprinkle with extra herbs or sea salt, if desired.
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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