Cinnamon Maple Bourbon Biscuits (Print View)
Flaky sweet potato biscuit muffins with maple and bourbon, finished with a cinnamon sugar crunch for breakfast.
# Components:
→ Sweet Potato Biscuit Muffins
01 - 1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potato (about 1 large sweet potato)
02 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
09 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
10 - 2 tablespoons bourbon
11 - 1 large egg
12 - 1/3 cup whole milk
→ Cinnamon Sugar Topping
13 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
14 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
15 - 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or generously grease each cup.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until thoroughly combined.
03 - Add the cold cubed unsalted butter to dry ingredients and use a pastry blender or fingertips to work the butter into the mixture until a coarse, crumbly texture forms.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk mashed sweet potato, maple syrup, bourbon, egg, and whole milk until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
05 - Stir the wet mixture into dry ingredients using a spatula. Mix gently until just combined; avoid overmixing. Dough should be thick and slightly sticky.
06 - Spoon dough evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup approximately two-thirds full.
07 - In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Brush muffin tops with melted butter, then generously sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
08 - Transfer muffin tin to the oven and bake for 20 to 22 minutes until tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
09 - Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Delicious sweet and spicy flavor with a hint of bourbon.
- Perfect biscuit texture in convenient muffin form for easy serving.
02 -
- Handle the dough as little as possible for extra flakiness and keep the butter very cold.
- To make alcohol-free muffins substitute orange juice for bourbon.
03 -
- Best enjoyed warm with a pat of butter or drizzle of maple syrup.
- Pairs perfectly with coffee or chai for breakfast or brunch.