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Sweet Potato Biscuits

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"This recipe makes a wonderfully light and fluffy biscuit. A great way to use up those leftover mashed sweet potatoes. Makes a delicious sandwich with a slice ham, or simply topped with butter."
Sweet Potato Biscuits Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 53 times with an average star rating of 4.3
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PREP TIME  5 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  20 Min
Original recipe yield 8 biscuits

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons shortening
  • 3/4 cup mashed sweet potatoes
  • 1/4 cup milk

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Cut in the shortening until pieces of shortening are pea-sized or smaller. Mix in the sweet potatoes, and enough of the milk to make a soft dough.
  3. Turn dough out onto a floured surface, and roll or pat out to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut into circles using a biscuit cutter or a drinking glass. Place biscuits 1 inch apart onto a greased baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.

FOOTNOTE

  • Either canned mashed sweet potatoes, or leftover sweet potatoes can be used in this recipe. I make my mashed sweet potatoes using a little brown sugar and cinnamon, which lends a little spice to the biscuits.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2007 by RasheedsWife 
This was a good recipe. The first time I tried it, the biscuits came out dry. So this time, I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2003 by ANNADAISY5 
Delicious recipe and easy to follow. I used whole wheat flour and it made the biscuits a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2005 by olson 
I'm giving these biscuits 5 stars because I thought the flavor was great. I also had 3 other... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2008 by NICU Mommy 
YUM! Make these! I made mine drop biscuits so I didn't have to make a mess on my countertop... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 24, 2006 by Emily 
mmm, i'm eating it right now. i used margerine instead of shortening and added a little extra... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2007 by Julia K. 
These are sooo delicious!!! I make em pretty often. I use butter, not shortening - after... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 31, 2003 by JETOWN 
We liked them extremely well. They'd be great with a chicken salad for a luncheon. They're... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2007 by BakingBabe 
I've made these twice now and my husband and I just wolf them down! They're even great... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2006 by Shannon 
I have made these biscuits again and again. Even my husband who hates sweet potatoes loves... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2006 by MsMellie 
Amazing! So light and fluffy-- just the perfect texture. The flavor (per recipe without... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Sweet Potato Biscuits

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 118

  • Total Fat: 3.5g
  • Cholesterol: < 1mg
  • Sodium: 406mg
  • Total Carbs: 19.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.8g
  • Protein: 2.3g

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