Savory biscuits with sweet potato, bacon, and cheddar.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup mashed canned sweet potatoes, drained well
  • 2 tbsp packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup crumbed bacon pieces
  • 3/4-1 cup buttermilk

Steps

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Lightly grease a large baking sheet and set aside.
  3. In a bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, soda and salt.
  4. Add the butter and work in with a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. In a bowl, whip the sweet potatoes with the brown sugar until smooth.
  6. Add the flour mixture and mix in lightly but thoroughly with your fingers.
  7. Add 3/4 cup of the buttermilk and the bacon and gently work to make a smooth dough, slightly sticky, being careful not to overwork and adding more liquid as needed 1 tsp at a time.
  8. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and pat out into a large rectangle about 1/2-inch thick.
  9. Cut into 10 large biscuits and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  10. Bake until golden brown and risen, about 15-18 minutes.
  11. Remove from oven and serve warm with butter.