Nutty Sweet Potato Biscuits Recipe

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Back in the 1920's and '30's Mom always had something good for us to eat when we got home from school. Her wood range had an apron right by the firebox, and Mom often left a plate of these warm wonderful biscuits waiting for us. What a treat! —Mrs. India Thacker, Clifford, Virginia

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Nutty Sweet Potato Biscuits Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Yield: 18 Servings
15 15 30

Ingredients

  • 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3/4 cup chopped nuts
  • 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and nuts. In another bowl, combine sweet potatoes, sugar, butter and vanilla; add to flour mixture and mix well.
  • Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead slightly. Roll dough to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter and place on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 450° for 12 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: 18 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 217 calories, 8 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 14 mg cholesterol, 309 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Nutty Sweet Potato Biscuits in Taste of Home February/March 1994, p25

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Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2011 by chris and jenn

These were great but i left out the nuts.


Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2010 by chris and jenn

These are wonderful. My whole family loved them. Thank you.

 
 
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