Description
Sweet Potato Swim Biscuits are moist, fluffy, and warmly spiced baked treats featuring the natural sweetness of yams combined with cinnamon and nutmeg. These biscuits are baked in a buttered dish and finished with a fragrant honey-cinnamon glaze, perfect for a comforting breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
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 proper rising and baking of the biscuits.
- Prepare the Dish: Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish by pouring ½ cup (113 g or ¼ stick) melted unsalted butter into it evenly. Set aside.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon nutmeg to evenly distribute leavening and spices.
- Blend Wet Ingredients: Stir 1 ½ cups whole milk and 6 tablespoons light brown sugar into the dry mixture until the sugar dissolves and the batter is combined.
- Add Sweet Potatoes: Gently fold in 1 cup drained canned yams just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the batter slightly lumpy and maintain a light texture.
- Transfer the Batter: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared buttered baking dish. Use greased fingers to smooth and press the dough as needed without sticking.
- Bake the Biscuits: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, then rotate the dish for even baking and continue baking for an additional 20 to 25 minutes until the top is golden brown and the biscuits are cooked through.
- Add the Glaze: While the biscuits bake, prepare the glaze by mixing ¼ cup melted unsalted butter, ⅛ cup honey, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Immediately after removing the biscuits from the oven, drizzle this glaze evenly over the top.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the biscuits to cool in the baking dish until warm but no longer hot. Break apart and enjoy the moist, fluffy, and warmly spiced texture.
Notes
- Use canned yams drained well to avoid excess moisture in the batter.
- Folding the yams gently prevents overmixing, which can make biscuits dense.
- Greasing the baking dish thoroughly with butter helps create a flavorful crust.
- Rotate the baking dish midway through baking for even browning.
- The honey-cinnamon glaze adds moisture and a sweet, aromatic finish to the biscuits.
- Serve warm for the best texture and flavor experience.
