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Sweet Potato Biscuits

By: Nancy Daugherty

"'The recipe for these mild-tasting biscuits was my grandmother's,' says Nancy Daugherty from Cortland, Ohio. 'They're a family favorite that we always serve at Thanksgiving."

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Prep Time:
20 Min

Cook Time:
10 Min

Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 18 servings

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shortening
1 (15 ounce) can sweet potatoes, drained
3/4 cup milk

Directions

In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, mash the sweet potatoes and milk. Add to the crumb mixture just until combined.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead 8-10 times. Roll to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 425 degrees F for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Serve warm.