CHEROKEE YAM CAKES (BISCUITS)

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Make and share this Cherokee Yam Cakes (biscuits) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by princess buttercup

Categories     Breads

Time 30m

Yield 12-18 rounds

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup mashed sweet potatoes or 1 cup yam
2 cups sifted flour
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup milk

Steps:

  • Sift flour, baking soda, sugar and salt into a bowl.
  • Pour oil and milk into a measuring cup (do not stir).
  • Add to yams and blend well.
  • Add to flour mixture and mix lightly with fork (until mixture holds together) Turn dough out onto a floured board and knead until smooth (about 12 kneading strokes).
  • Roll dough about 1/4" thick and cut into rounds with floured biscuit cutter (or rim of drinking glass) Place rounds on a baking sheet.
  • Bake at 425º for 10-20 minutes.
  • Serve hot, or split when cold and toast.

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