Soft Sweet Potato Biscuits

Name: Soft Sweet Potato Biscuits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 2 cups self-rising flour; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup shortening; 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes; 4 to 5 tablespoons 2% milk

This was one of my great-grandmother's favorite recipes. I'm 87, so you can bet this recipe has stood the test of time! I like to make these biscuits often during winter since they're a good complement to any hearty meal...very tasty when served hot with butter!

Ingredients

2 cups self-rising flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
4 to 5 tablespoons 2% milk

Directions

In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening and sweet potatoes until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in enough milk just until dough clings together. Knead lightly on a floured surface.
Roll dough to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-in. biscuit cutter and place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Editor's Note

As a substitute for each cup of self-rising flour, place 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a measuring cup. Add all-purpose flour to measure 1 cup.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 115 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 180mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

Originally published as Sweet Potato Biscuits in Reminisce January/February 1994

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wasoongu

Apr 18, 2013

So soft!
silvrhwk

Sep 28, 2011

Wonderful way to use up leftover sweet potatoes. Came together very well and even my hubby liked them, when he does not like sweet potatoes at all. Will definitely make again.
girouard69

Jan 21, 2010

I used mashed accorn squash instead of sweet potatoes. Came out perfect, the whole family loved them, even the grand kids.
tkarinas

Nov 21, 2009

I love biscuits and so does my family, so this recipe will be a keeper.
Jillbob222

Oct 19, 2008

very easy and delicious!