Description
Sweet Potato Swim Biscuits are a delightful blend of tender biscuits infused with sweet canned yams and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Baked to a golden perfection and finished with a luscious honey-cinnamon butter glaze, these biscuits offer a perfect balance of sweetness and comforting flavors, ideal for breakfast or a cozy snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups (344 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon (14 g) baking powder
- 1 teaspoon (6 g) salt
- 1 teaspoon (2.6 g) cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon (2.1 g) nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) whole milk
- 6 Tablespoons (80 g) light brown sugar
- 1 cup (245 g) drained canned yams
- ½ cup (113 g) melted unsalted butter (for batter)
Glaze
- ¼ cup (57 g) melted unsalted butter
- â…› cup (42 g) honey
- 1 teaspoon (2.6 g) cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Set the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) to ensure the biscuits bake evenly and rise properly.
- Prepare the Dish: Pour ½ cup (113 g or ¼ stick) melted unsalted butter into a 9×9-inch baking dish, spreading it well to grease the dish thoroughly, then set aside.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg to combine the leavening agents and spices evenly throughout the flour.
- Blend Wet Ingredients: Stir in the whole milk and light brown sugar into the dry mixture until fully combined and the sugar has dissolved, creating a smooth batter base.
- Add Sweet Potatoes: Gently fold in the drained canned yams just until combined, keeping some lumps to ensure a light, tender biscuit texture; avoid overmixing.
- Transfer the Batter: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Use your greased fingers to smooth and press the dough without sticking.
- Bake the Biscuits: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes. Then rotate the dish to promote even baking and continue baking for another 20 to 25 minutes until the top is golden brown and cooked through.
- Add the Glaze: While the biscuits bake, prepare the glaze by mixing melted butter, honey, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Once the biscuits are out of the oven, drizzle this glaze evenly over the warm biscuits for a shiny, sweet finish.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the biscuits to cool in the dish until they are warm but no longer hot. Break them apart gently and serve immediately to enjoy their moist, fluffy texture and aromatic flavors.
Notes
- Use drained canned yams to avoid excess moisture in the batter which could affect baking.
- Do not overmix the batter once yams are added to maintain a light biscuit texture.
- The glaze should be added immediately after baking to soak into the warm biscuits for maximum flavor.
- These biscuits are best served warm and consumed within a day for optimal freshness.
- You can substitute whole milk with any milk of choice, but whole milk provides the richest texture.
- For a nuttier flavor, consider adding a tablespoon of chopped pecans or walnuts.
