Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced
  • 1 cup mashed sweet potato (about 1 medium sweet potato)
  • 1/3 cup milk (whole or buttermilk preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional for sweetness)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Boil or bake the sweet potato until tender, then mash and let cool.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. Use a pastry cutter or fork to cut the chilled butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. In another bowl, mix the mashed sweet potato, milk, and honey/maple syrup.
  6. Gradually fold the sweet potato mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined—do not overmix!
  7. Turn the dough onto a floured surface, gently knead a few times, then roll out to about 1-inch thickness. Cut into rounds.
  8. Place biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, slightly touching for softer sides.
  9. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown on top.
  10. Let them cool slightly before serving.