SWEET POTATO BISCUITS , MILLIE'S

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Member's Choice The sweet potato made this a wonderful twist on a biscuit. For my next party, I am going to make these into smaller biscuits and serve with pork tenderloin for a yummy appetizer!

Provided by Millie Johnson

Categories     Other Appetizers

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 medium baked sweet potatoes, scooped and chilled *about 2 cups
2 c self rising flour
1/2 - 2/3 c buttermilk
1/4 c lard, chilled

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350*F. Prick sweet potatoes with fork and microwave on high 8-10 minutes or untill tender. Remove and cool a little. Cut in half, and with a spoon ,scoop out flesh. Chunk it up a little, but do not mash. You want good size chunks. Cool in fridge or freezer til cold. Also chill lard.
  • 2. While potatoes are cooling ... In large bowl sift flour and cut in lard. (you want pea size pieces) Add in sweet potatoes and stir lightly with spatula.
  • 3. Add buttermilk , a little at a time and fold together to make a soft dough.
  • 4. Turn out onto lightly floured counter and knead about 6 or 7 times. Do not over knead . Roll out with rolling pin to about 1/2" thickness.
  • 5. Cut out with a 2 1/4" cookie or biscuit cutter and place on sprayed baking sheet, not touching.
  • 6. Bake 20 - 30 minutes. Serve warm with butter.

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