Sweet Potato Pecan Biscuits 🍠🥖
Description:
Traditionally, these sweet potato biscuits are served piping hot and slathered with butter and sorghum syrup, creating a delightful blend of flavors and textures. Perfect for brunch or as a tasty snack, these biscuits are a comforting treat that will surely satisfy your cravings.
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Recipe Category: Breads
Keywords: Yam/Sweet Potato, Potato, Fruit, Vegetable, Nuts, Brunch, < 30 Mins, Oven
Nutritional Information (per biscuit):
- Calories: 134.3
- Fat: 7.5g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Cholesterol: 13.8mg
- Sodium: 224.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 15.2g
- Fiber: 0.8g
- Sugar: 3.6g
- Protein: 2g
Yield: 18 biscuits
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3/4 | sweet potato |
| 1/2 | cup butter |
| 1/4 – 1/2 | cup light brown sugar |
| 1/2 | cup buttermilk |
| 2 | cups self-rising flour |
| 1/2 | cup pecans |
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking.
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Prepare Sweet Potato Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, butter, and light brown sugar. Stir until the mixture is well blended and smooth.
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Add Buttermilk: Pour the buttermilk into the sweet potato mixture, stirring until all the ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
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Incorporate Flour: Gradually add the self-rising flour to the mixture, stirring until the dough comes together and is moistened. Be careful not to overmix.
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Add Pecans: Gently fold the pecans into the dough, ensuring they are evenly distributed for a delightful crunch in every bite.
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Knead the Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it a few times until it comes together smoothly.
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Roll Out the Dough: Using a rolling pin, roll the dough out to a thickness of about 1/2 inch, ensuring it’s evenly flattened.
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Cut Into Biscuits: Using a floured 2-inch biscuit cutter, cut out the biscuits from the rolled dough. You can reroll any excess dough to make more biscuits.
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Bake: Place the biscuits on a lightly greased baking sheet, ensuring they are evenly spaced. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
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Serve: Once baked, remove the biscuits from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy these sweet potato pecan biscuits warm with a generous slather of butter for a truly indulgent treat.
These sweet potato pecan biscuits are sure to become a favorite in your household, with their irresistible combination of sweet potatoes, pecans, and warm, fluffy texture. Whether served for breakfast, brunch, or as a delightful snack, these biscuits are bound to impress with their delicious flavor and homemade charm. So go ahead, give this recipe a try and treat yourself to a taste of comfort and satisfaction! 🍠🥖
