Sweet Potato Biscuits

Submitted By: Johnny Beth Nolen

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked sweet potatoes, drained
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 cup shortening
• 3 tablespoons buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 11/4 teaspoons salt

Instructions

Mash potatoes with sugar while hot. Let stand until able to handle. Add flour, shortening, and other ingredients. Roll out on floured surface to 1/2-inch thickness and cut with biscuit cutter. Bake on cookie sheet at 425º for 10-15 minutes or until done. Delicious with country ham.