Spiced Sweet Potato Biscuits

Name: Spiced Sweet Potato Biscuits
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 dozen.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/3 cup cold butter, cubed; 1 cup cold mashed sweet potatoes (prepared without milk or butter); 1/3 cup milk; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 teaspoon sugar

A pumpkin cookie cutter can be used for sweet treats and for savory biscuits as well. These biscuits are a fun addition to any meal in fall. —Flo Burtnett, Gage, Oklahoma

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/3 cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup cold mashed sweet potatoes (prepared without milk or butter)
1/3 cup milk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Cut in butter until crumbly. Combine sweet potato and milk; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10-15 times. Roll out to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter or biscuit cutter.
Place 2 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Brush with egg; sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 425° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 141 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 229mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Sweet Potato Biscuits in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2004