Delicious Sweet Potato and Black Pepper Biscuits Recipe

Enjoy these flaky, buttery biscuits with a hint of sweetness from the sweet potato and a kick of heat from the black pepper. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side dish for dinner.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 1 cup mashed sweet potato
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons honey

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
3. Cut in the cold butter with a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. In a separate bowl, mix together mashed sweet potato, buttermilk, and honey.
5. Add the sweet potato mixture to the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
6. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead a few times until it comes together.
7. Roll out the dough to 1-inch thickness and cut into biscuits using a round cutter.
8. Place the biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown.
9. Serve warm with butter or your favorite jam.

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