Tips for this recipe
To ensure the biscuits have a tender texture, be sure to use cold butter and handle the dough minimally. Overworking can lead to tougher biscuits. For best results with ham, choose thinly sliced varieties that will cook quickly and add flavor without becoming too chewy in the oven.
Why you will love this recipe
The combination of savory ham and tangy mustard against the sweet backdrop of honey-infused biscuits creates a delightful balance that caters to both sweet and salty cravings. With its unique flavor profile, these Sweet Potato Biscuits are sure to impress any guest at your table.
Ingredients
1 3/4-pound red-skinned sweet potato (yam), peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon (packed) dark brown sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of cayenne pepper
8 tablespoons (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, plus 2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/3 cup chilled buttermilk
Dijon mustard
6 ounces thinly sliced country ham or Black Forest ham
Honey
Adviced equipment
– Stand Mixer with Dough Hooks
– Silicone Biscuit or Cookie Tray
– Digital Kitchen Scale
– Electric Spice Grinder (for mustard powder)
– Digital Thermometer
– High-Speed Blender (for optional puree of biscuits)
– Kitchen Timer / Clock with Alarm
– Slow Cooker (as an alternative method)
History of the recipe
The concept of sweet potato biscuits with added savory ingredients like ham can be traced back to various culinary traditions where comfort food is king. This particular fusion likely evolved as a way to utilize local ingredients and create hearty meals suitable for the winter months or gatherings, combining elements from American Southern cuisine with French influence through mustard.
Fun facts about this recipe
Sweet potato biscuits are an innovative twist on traditional baking, showcasing how sweet and savory can coexist harmoniously in a single dish. The use of honey adds not only flavor but also moisture to the biscuits, creating a unique texture that distinguishes them from regular biscuits or other types of quick breads.
