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Thanksgiving: Sweet Potato Biscuits

Source of Recipe

by leilani


List of Ingredients

1 C mashed,cooked sweet potato
1/4 c sugar
1 beaten egg
1 tbsp margarine or butter melted
1 c milk
3 c self rising flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 c shortening



Recipe

Combine mashed sweet potatoe,sugar,egg,and melted butter in a mixing bowl. Beat with a fork until smooth. Stir in milk. Set aside.

Stir together self9rising flour and baking powder in a large mixing bowl. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center of dry mixture. Add sweet potato mixture and stir just until combine.

Turn out onto a well floured surface. Knead gently for 10-13 strokes. Roll or pat dough to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut with floured 2-1/2" biscuit cutter. Reroll as necessary. Place biscuits 1" apart on a lg baking sheet.

Bake in a 400º OVEN FOR 15-20 Minutes or until biscuits are lightly browned. makes 16-18 biscuits