Sweet Potato Biscuits
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

A mashed sweet potato keeps these biscuits tender and moist.


Sweet Potato Biscuits


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Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Servings: Makes 16 to 18 biscuits.
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1  cup  mashed, cooked sweet potato*On Sale
  • 1/4  cup  sugarOn Sale
  • 1    beaten eggOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  margarine or butter, meltedOn Sale
  • 1  cup  milkOn Sale
  • 3  cups  self-rising flourOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  baking powderOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  shorteningOn Sale
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Directions
1.
Combine mashed sweet potato, sugar, egg, and melted margarine or butter in a mixing bowl. Beat with a fork until smooth. Stir in milk. Set mixture aside.
2.
Stir together self-rising flour and baking powder in 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 just until combined.
3.
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.
4.
Bake in a 400 degree F oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until the biscuits are lightly browned. Makes 16 to 18 biscuits.

NOTE
To make 1 cup mashed potatoes, peel 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound total). Cut into 1-1/2-inch chunks. Place in a large amount of boiling water. Simmer about 20 minutes or until very tender. Drain. Mash with a potato masher or beat with an electric mixer.

Make-Ahead Tip
Cook and mash the sweet potato in a bowl. Cover and chill up to 1 day ahead. Cool biscuits; place in an airtight freezer container or a plastic freezer bag. Seal, label, and freeze up to 1 month. To reheat: wrap frozen biscuits in foil. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until warm.
Nutrition information
Calories 182, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Sodium 341 mg, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 26%, Vitamin C 4%, Calcium 10%, Iron 7%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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How to Microwave a Sweet Potato
When it comes to "fast food" that's also healthy and nutritious, it's hard to beat the convenience of zapping a sweet potato in the microwave. Yet knowing how to microwave a sweet potato might seem like an unimpressive if all you do is plunk it on a plate, plain. With the right toppings, you can transform a sweet potato into a satisfying, delicious main dish. And you don't have to compromise the nutritional value of sweet potatoes, which are a great source for dietary fiber, vitamins A and C, and even calcium and iron.

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