Sweet Potato Biscuits

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375.

2. 2

   Poke the sweet potato all over with a fork and bake for about 45 minutes, until tender.

3. 3

   Peel and mash the potato.

4. 4

   Set aside 3/4 cup of the mashed potato and let cool completely; reserve the rest for another use.

5. 5

   Raise the oven temperature to 425.

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   In a food processor, pulse the flour with the brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

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   Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal.

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   Add the buttermilk and the 3/4 cup of mashed sweet potato and pulse just until the dough comes together.

9. 9

   Turn the dough out onto a heavily floured work surface and knead 2 or 3 times, until smooth; the dough will be soft.

10. 10

    Roll out the dough 1/4 inch thick and cut out eight 4-inch rounds.

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    Arrange the sweet potato biscuits on a parchment paperlined baking sheet.

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    Bake for about 15 minutes, until golden brown.

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    Serve hot.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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