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Breads, Rolls, and Muffins -
Sweet Potato Biscuits
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| INGREDIENTS |
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup cold shortening
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1 cup milk
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1 1/2 cups sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed
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| INSTRUCTIONS |
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal. Combine milk and sweet potatoes, mixing well. Add to flour mixture and stir quickly.
Turn dough out on a lightly floured surface and knead lightly. Roll to 1/2-inch thickness and cut with a floured biscuit cutter. Place on greased baking sheet and bake at 425° for 12-15 minutes.
For sweeter biscuits, add a little sugar and a few drops of vanilla extract to the dough.
Yield: Approximately two dozen. |
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