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Sweet Potato Biscuit Recipe Maple Brown Butter Glow 1760578175.1961658

sweet potato biscuit recipe Maple Brown Butter Glow

  • Author: Liana Brooks
  • Total Time: 125 minutes
  • Yield: 12 biscuits 1x
  • Diet: General

Description

This recipe creates irresistible sweet potato biscuits with a golden maple brown butter glow. It’s a comforting and easy-to-make dish, perfect for busy families or brunch hosts looking to elevate any meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup cold butter, diced
  • 1 cup mashed sweet potato, cooked
  • 0.75 cup buttermilk
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Roast 1-2 medium sweet potatoes until very tender; mash well and let cool completely (this cooling step is crucial for the dough’s texture).
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined (the mixture should look consistent).
  3. Cut in Butter: Add the diced cold butter to the dry ingredients; use a pastry blender or your fingertips to cut the butter into pea-sized crumbs (the mixture will resemble coarse sand with small butter pieces). If the butter starts to get too warm, pop the bowl in the fridge for 5 minutes.
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk the mashed sweet potato and buttermilk until smooth and uniform in color.
  5. Form Dough: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients; mix gently with a fork until just combined (resist the urge to overmix, as this can lead to tough biscuits). The dough will still be a bit shaggy.
  6. Knead and Cut: Turn the shaggy dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead it 3-4 times just until it comes together, then pat it to about 1-inch thickness. Using a 2.5-inch biscuit cutter, press straight down without twisting to cut out your biscuits.
  7. Bake Biscuits: Place the cut biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated 425F (220C) oven until golden brown on top and beautifully risen (a toothpick inserted should come out clean).
  8. Make Maple Brown Butter Glow: While the biscuits bake, melt unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook until the butter turns a rich golden-brown and smells nutty. Remove from heat, then stir in the maple syrup and brown sugar until dissolved (the glow should be fragrant and slightly thickened).
  9. Finish: Immediately brush the warm Maple Brown Butter Glow over the biscuits just as they come out of the oven (this creates a beautiful shine and adds incredible flavor).

Notes

Tough biscuits are usually due to overmixing; handle dough gently. Flat biscuits may be caused by old baking powder or warm butter. Dry biscuits suggest overbaking or too hot an oven; monitor closely.

  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 78 minutes
  • Category: Brunch
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 biscuit
  • Calories: 280 calories
  • Sugar: 18 g
  • Sodium: 300 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 40 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg

Keywords: sweet potato, biscuits, maple brown butter, easy, brunch, comfort food, flaky, homemade, breakfast, golden

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