SOFT SWEET POTATO BISCUITS

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This was one of my great-grandmother's favorite recipes. I'm 87, so you can bet this recipe has stood the test of time! I like to make these biscuits often during winter since they're a good complement to any hearty meal...very tasty when served hot with butter!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups self-rising flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
4 to 5 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening and sweet potatoes until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in enough milk just until dough clings together. Knead lightly on a floured surface. , Roll dough to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-in. biscuit cutter and place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 180mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

dailynn
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These biscuits look too complicated to make. I'll pass.


Clark Roth
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, so I don't think I'll be trying these biscuits.


Pancho Rodarte
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These biscuits sound interesting. I've never had sweet potato biscuits before.


Amoyah Baker
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I'm not sure how I feel about sweet potato biscuits, but I'm willing to give them a try.


Badeer Eddine
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These biscuits look delicious! I can't wait to try them.


Carol Springer
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I'm not sure if I have all the ingredients for these biscuits, but I'm going to try to make them anyway.


mohamad Kheiryan
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I would love to try these biscuits with different types of sweet potatoes.


Beauty Queen
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I had some trouble getting the biscuits to rise properly, but they still tasted good.


Nesru King
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These biscuits are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort.


Reginah Resty
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but I actually really liked these biscuits.


Olwethu wandile Ndlela
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These biscuits are a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes.


Avionce Olayie
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I would definitely recommend these biscuits to anyone who loves sweet potatoes.


CandyMuncher
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These biscuits are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They're also great for snacks.


Yekeh Boimah
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I love that these biscuits are made with whole wheat flour. They're a healthier option than traditional biscuits.


Md Chowdhury
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The sweet potato flavor is subtle, but it really adds a nice touch to these biscuits.


Raymon Jonny
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These biscuits are so soft and fluffy, they just melt in your mouth.


matt weston
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I was a little skeptical about these biscuits, but I'm so glad I tried them. They're delicious!


Kennedy Compton
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These are the best sweet potato biscuits I've ever had. The recipe is easy to follow and the biscuits turn out perfect every time.


Emma Mccall
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I made these biscuits for a brunch party and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Jeffery Fletcher
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These biscuits were a hit! They were so soft and fluffy, and the sweet potato flavor was a nice touch.