INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups of sifted all-purpose flour

• 2/3 cups sugar

• 2 TBSP baking powder

• 1 -1/2 TSP salt

• 1/2 cup vegetable shortening

• 2 cups cooked, mashed sweet potatoes

• 1/4 cup milk

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

2. Grease a baking sheet and set aside.

3. Sift dry ingredients together.

4. Make a well in the center.

5. Add Shortening, potatoes and milk.

6. Mix until a soft dough forms.

7. Add more flour as needed if dough is too sticky.

8. Roll out dough and cut using a biscuit cutter.

9. Place on baking sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes

YIELD: 15 to 18

HINT:

These have a lovely orange color and a denser texture than most biscuits. These do not brown as readily as other biscuits, so watch them as they bake to make sure the edges do not burn.