Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Sweet Potato Biscuit

From Sweet Mama Janisse’s Kitchen
Bless My Soul Café






Sweet Potato Biscuits
(Makes 2 dozen)


¾ cup cooked, mashed sweet potatoes
½ cup melted butter or margarine
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1-teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon soda
¾ cup buttermilk


Directions:

Combine sweet potatoes, butter, and brown sugar; beat at medium speed of electric mixer until blended. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; stir well. Stir soda into buttermilk until it is dissolved.

Combine all ingredients, stirring just until moistened. Turn dough out onto a floured surface, and knead lightly 6 to 8 times.

Roll dough to ½-inch thickness; cut with a 1-½ -inch biscuit cutter. Place on an ungreased baking sheet; bake at 400° for 18 to 20 minutes.

http://www.southerneasyrecipes.com/Sweet_Potato_Biscuits_mashe.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biscuits