The secret behind Secret Sweet Biscuits is hidden right in the name: the “sweet” comes from sweet potatoes, which add a caramel-y flavor and a golden hue to the buttery, flaky treats. It’s no secret how good these Secret Sweet Biscuits taste, or how well they pair with steaks and chicken. The secret’s out, because Secret Sweet Biscuits are going to be appearing on your kitchen table a lot!
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more, to taste, for dusting a work surface
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup shortening
- 1 (15.75-ounce) can sweet potatoes, drained
- 3/4 cup 2% milk
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Step 2 –In a large bowl, combine 2 1/2 cups of the flour, the baking powder, and the salt.
Step 3 –Cut the shortening into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Step 4 –In another bowl, mash the sweet potatoes and the milk together.
Step 5 –Add the sweet potato mixture to the flour mixture and combine.
Step 6 –Using the extra flour, dust a work surface and add the dough.
Step 7 –Knead the dough about 10 times and then roll it out to 1/2-inch thickness.
Step 8 –Cut the dough with a 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter and place the rounds on ungreased baking sheets.
Step 9 –Bake the biscuits until golden-brown, 8-10 minutes.
Step 10 –Transfer the biscuits onto wire racks.
Step 11 –Serve.
