Sweet Potato Biscuits

Sweet Potato Biscuits are a soft, flaky, and slightly sweet quick bread, often associated with Southern American cuisine. They are made by incorporating mashed or pureed sweet potatoes into a traditional biscuit dough along with flour, butter, and a leavening agent. The sweet potato adds moisture, a vibrant color, and a subtle earthy sweetness to the classic biscuit.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

These biscuits are primarily a source of carbohydrates from the flour and sweet potato, with a moderate amount of fat from the butter or shortening. They provide a good boost of Vitamin A (from beta-carotene in the sweet potato) and some dietary fiber. A typical homemade biscuit (about 2-3 inches) contains roughly 150-200 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	280 kcal
Protein	4 g
Carbs	42 g
Fat	11 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	12 g
Sodium	350 mg
Vitamin A	120 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	4 mg
Calcium	80 mg
Iron	2 mg
Potassium	200 mg
Magnesium	20 mg
Phosphorus	90 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.2 mg

Per 2 biscuits (approx. 90 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, they are a beloved staple in the Southern United States, often served as a comforting side dish with meals, especially during holidays. Nutritionally, the inclusion of sweet potato elevates them from a simple starch, adding vitamins and a more complex flavor profile than a standard biscuit.