GRANDMA'S SWEET POTATO BISCUITS

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

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

Steps:

In a large 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° until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 214mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.