Post by chief_cook2 on Jan 21, 2007 17:43:15 GMT -6
Grandma's Sweet Potato Biscuits
Servings: 16 Preparation Time: 30 Minutes Cooking Time: 20 Minutes
1 cup(s) , Sweet Potatoes Cooked and Mashed
1/4 cup(s) , Sugar
1 large , Egg Beaten
1 tablespoon(s) , Butter Melted
1 cup(s) , Milk
3 cup(s) , Self Rising Flour
1 teaspoon(s) , Baking Powder
1/2 cup(s) , Shortning
Instructions:
In a medium bowl, mix together sweet potato, sugar, egg, and butter until smooth. Stir in milk and set aside. Sift together together flour and baking powder into 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 until just combined. Turn out onto a well-floured surface. Knead gently for 10 to 12 strokes. Roll or pat dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-inch biscuit cutter. Reroll as necessary. Place biscuits 1 inch apart on a large baking sheet. Bake at 400 degree F for 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
Servings: 16 Preparation Time: 30 Minutes Cooking Time: 20 Minutes
1 cup(s) , Sweet Potatoes Cooked and Mashed
1/4 cup(s) , Sugar
1 large , Egg Beaten
1 tablespoon(s) , Butter Melted
1 cup(s) , Milk
3 cup(s) , Self Rising Flour
1 teaspoon(s) , Baking Powder
1/2 cup(s) , Shortning
Instructions:
In a medium bowl, mix together sweet potato, sugar, egg, and butter until smooth. Stir in milk and set aside. Sift together together flour and baking powder into 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 until just combined. Turn out onto a well-floured surface. Knead gently for 10 to 12 strokes. Roll or pat dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-inch biscuit cutter. Reroll as necessary. Place biscuits 1 inch apart on a large baking sheet. Bake at 400 degree F for 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned.