Sweet Potato Biscuits Recipe

 

Ingredients

 

Makes 12 biscuits

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• 2 teaspoons snipped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 cup shortening

• 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potatoes or mashed canned sweet potatoes

• 1/2 cup milk

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

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Method:

1. In a medium bowl combine flour, baking powder, thyme, baking soda, and salt.

2. Using a pastry blender, cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture; set aside.

3. In another medium bowl combine sweet potatoes, milk, and brown sugar. Add sweet potato mixture all at once to the flour mixture. Using a fork, stir just until moistened.

4. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Quickly knead dough by folding and gently pressing dough for 10 to 12 strokes or until dough is nearly smooth.

5. Pat or lightly roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut dough with a floured 2 1/2-inch round cutter, dipping cutter into flour between cuts.

6. Place biscuits 1 inch apart on an un-greased baking sheet. Bake in a 425°C oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.

7. Remove biscuits from baking sheet; serve warm.