yam biscuits

Name: Yam Biscuits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 18
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cup(s) all-purpose baking mix (Bisquick, Jiffy mix, Pioneer brand or Trader Joes brand); 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon; 1 can(s) sweet potatoes/yams, drain & mash (15 oz); 3/4 cup(s) fat-free milk

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Jan W

Apollo, PA

Updated on Oct 27, 2025

This is another mystery-recipe, don't know where it came from. I save them from newspapers, magazines, friends... Made this once, they were good, a nice "something different" than regular biscuits! Freshly baked sweet potatoes can be used rather than canned. Butternut squash can be used for this recipe, too. Just measure about 2 cups (when mashed).

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Blue Ribbon Recipe

We were truly amazed at how wonderful these biscuits are. They are fluffy, delicate, and tender. Perfect for fall, there's a faint hint of cinnamon in them. We tried them with butter and cinnamon butter and loved both. Great for breakfast or alongside sliced pork.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 15 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Bake

yield 18 @ 1 per person

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose baking mix (Bisquick, Jiffy mix, Pioneer brand or Trader Joes brand)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 can sweet potatoes/yams, drain & mash (15 oz)
3/4 cup fat-free milk

How To Make yam biscuits

Test Kitchen Tips

When we mixed everything together, the batter was a little wet. We kneaded in a little extra baking mix and the dough was perfect.

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 F. In a medium bowl, combine mix & cinnamon.

Step 2

Add sweet potatoes and milk.
Step 3

Mix until combined and dough forms.
Step 4

Turn out dough onto a floured surface and knead a few times. Roll dough out to 3/4 to 1" thickness.
Step 5

Cut with a 2-inch biscuit cutter or glass.
Step 6

Place on a non-stick baking sheet.
Step 7

Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
Step 8

Note: The leavening agents are already in the baking mix. No need to add baking powder, baking soda, or salt.
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)

calories: 110kcal, carbohydrates: 18g, cholesterol: 1mg, fat: 3g, fiber: 1g, protein: 2g, saturated fat: 1g, sodium: 272mg, sugar: 4g, unsaturated fat: 2g

*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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