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Chef John's Sweet Potato Biscuits

Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 20 min

Ingredients

  • 1 large orange-fleshed sweet potato, peeled
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 3 ¼ cups self-rising flour
  • 1 ½ sticks unsalted butter, frozen
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 4 tablespoons butter, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pomegranate molasses
  • 1 teaspoon pomegranate juice
  • Fresh pomegranate seeds for garnish