Cinnamon Sugar Maple Bourbon Biscuits (Printable)
Tender sweet potato muffins with maple, bourbon, and cinnamon sugar topping. Great for morning gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Sweet Potato Biscuit Muffins
01 - 1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potato (approximately 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
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease thoroughly to prevent sticking.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, fine sea salt, and ground cinnamon until fully incorporated.
03 - Add cold cubed unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry blender or fingertips, work the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with small, visible pieces of butter.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together cooked mashed sweet potato, pure maple syrup, bourbon, large egg, and whole milk until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
05 - Pour the wet ingredients over the dry mixture. Using a spatula, gently fold together until just combined, avoiding overmixing. The dough will be thick and slightly sticky.
06 - Divide the dough evenly among the muffin cups, filling each approximately two-thirds full for an even rise.
07 - Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Using a pastry brush, lightly coat the top of each muffin with melted unsalted butter, then sprinkle generously with cinnamon sugar mixture.
08 - Place tin in preheated oven and bake for 20 to 22 minutes until muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
09 - Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Unique sweet potato flavor with maple and bourbon
- Crunchy cinnamon sugar topping adds texture
02 -
- Contains wheat, egg, and milk. Substitute bourbon for orange juice if preferred.
- Best results come from handling dough minimally to preserve flakiness.
03 -
- Keep butter as cold as possible for the flakiest muffins.
- Serve muffins warm with extra maple syrup or butter for extra flavor.