Sweet Potato Biscuits with Herbs

Sweet Potato Biscuits with Herbs

I like sweet potatoes cooked any number of ways. Steamed, roasted, mashed. I even like them in biscuits. Raw sweet potatoes are grated and added to the dough in this recipe, along with some herbs for a really special flavor and texture. They go well with any number of dishes, but for some reason I like them best with a bit of butter, warm from the oven.  When you mix the dough- don’t be worried if it seems too dry. It takes a little bit of kneading to get the moisture out of the potatoes. The extra effort is worth it.

 Sweet Potato Biscuits with Herbs

2 1/4 c. flour

1 T. baking powder

1/2 t. grated lemon peel

1/4 t. each baking soda, dried basil and dried thyme

1 egg, beaten

1 1/2 c. shredded sweet potato, about 1 large

1/2 c. fine chopped green onions

1/2 c. sour cream

2T. butter, melted or olive oil

Stir together dry ingredients in large bowl and set aside. Combine remaining ingredients and add to flour mixture mixing until just blended. Turn onto lightly floured surface and knead a few times until dough just stays together. Dough will look too dry- but it will come together after you knead it. Press into an 8-inch square and cut into four squares.* Cross cut each square into four triangles. Place on greased baking sheet and bake in a preheated 425 degree oven for 20 minutes. Makes 16.

* I press the dough into a lightly floured 8×8-inch baking pan and then flip it out onto the work surface. That way you’ll get nice, even edges.