Sweet Potato Biscuits Recipe


Submitted by misselaineous

Makes 9 servings


Bscuits made with Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients
1 1/4 cups flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3 tbsp shortening
1 cup sweet potatoes
1/4 tsp cinnamon
5/8 tsp nutmeg
1/4 cup milk
Directions
  1. Into large mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Using pastry blender or two knives, cut shortening into flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal. Blend in SweetPotatoes and spices. Add milk all at once and stir with fork until mixture comes together. On lightly floured board, knead 10 times.

  2. Roll out on lightly floured surface to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut with biscuit cutter dipped in flour. Arrange on ungreased baking sheet.

  3. Bake at 450 degrees F. for 12 minutes or until golden and puffed.

Categories

Potatoes, Breads, American-Southern, Bake, Vegetarian

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 47.3g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
127
Calories from Fat
41
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
4.6g
7%
Saturated Fat
1.4g
7%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
135mg
6%
Total Carbohydrates
19.1g
6%
Dietary Fiber
1.2g
5%
Sugars
0.5g
Protein
2.2g
Vitamin A 1% Vitamin C 5%
Calcium 9% Iron 6%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
B-
  Good points
  • Very low in cholesterol
  • Low in sugar
  • High in phosphorus
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