Grandmas Sweet Potato Biscuits

Contributed By: Terry Borden

Ingredients:

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shortening
1 can (15-3/4 ounces) sweet potatoes, drained
3/4 cup whole milk

Method:

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse
crumbs. In another bowl, mash the sweet potatoes and milk. Add to the crumb mixture just until combined.
2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 8-10 times. Roll to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter.
Place on ungreased baking sheets.
3. Bake at 425° until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks. Serve warm.

Helpful Hints:

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 1-1/2 dozen.


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