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NC Sweetpotato Biscuits

Garey Fox, Dean of CALS, with credit to Johnston County Extension

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

12 to 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 cup(s) buttermilk biscuit mix (Atkinson's Mill from Johnston County)
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup(s) cooked sweetpotatoes, mashed
  • 2 tablespoon(s) brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup(s) raisins (optional)
  • 5 ounce(s) milk
  • 3 tablespoon(s) butter, melted

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the buttermilk biscuit mix, nutmeg, and cinnamon; set aside.
3. In a separate bowl, stir together the mashed sweetpotatoes, brown sugar, optional raisins, and milk.
4. Stir the sweetpotato mixture into the dry ingredients just until a soft dough forms.
5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently 5 times.
6. Add flour as needed.
7. Roll or pat the dough to 1/2-inch thickness and cut into biscuits using a 2-inch biscuit cutter.
8. Arrange biscuits on a baking sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until done.
9. Brush the tops of the hot biscuits with melted butter immediately after removing from the oven.