Sweet Potato Biscuit Recipe

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 400 degrees F and arrange a rack in the middle.

2. 2

   Combine all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl and set aside.

3. 3

   In a separate large bowl, mix together milk and mashed sweet potato until evenly combined.

4. 4

   Grate frozen butter through the large holes of a box grater and toss with dry ingredients until butter is coated.

5. 5

   Add milk mixture and mix lightly until dough forms a shaggy mass.

6. 6

   Turn out mixture onto a floured surface and knead just until it comes together, about 30 seconds (the dough will not be smooth).

7. 7

   Use the same minimal touch you reserve for pie pastry.

8. 8

   Pat into a circle and use a floured rolling pin to roll dough to a thickness of about 3/4 inch.

9. 9

   Using a 3-inch biscuit cutter, cookie cutter, or glass, cut the dough into rounds.

10. 10

    Gather leftover dough into a circle, reroll, and cut until you have 8 large biscuits.

11. 11

    Place biscuits on a baking sheet, brush tops with heavy cream, and bake until the bottoms are golden brown, about 12 to 15 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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