TENDER SWEET POTATO BISCUITS

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Whoever said biscuits were boring never tasted these. We love their rich flavor. These tender treats are great with a meal or as a snack with honey butter.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups self-rising flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
7 tablespoons cold butter, divided
3 tablespoons shortening
1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
6 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and ginger. Cut in 4 tablespoons butter and shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. , In a small bowl, combine sweet potatoes and milk; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 10 times. , Pat or roll out to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 2-in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , Melt remaining butter; brush over dough. Bake at 425° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 211mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Riaj Uddin Riaj Uddin
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These biscuits were delicious! I made them for breakfast and they were gone in minutes.


Tammie Macias-Casarez
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I've never been a fan of sweet potato biscuits, but I tried this recipe and I was hooked. They're the perfect combination of sweet and savory.


Mohan Kumar
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These biscuits were a bit too dense for my taste, but they had a nice flavor.


Hareem Asghar
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I wasn't sure how I felt about the idea of sweet potato biscuits, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were light and fluffy, with a subtle sweetness.


Nisha Bidari
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I've made these biscuits several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Abu Horaira
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These biscuits were delicious! I made them for a potluck and they were a big hit.


Benita Boateng
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my biscuits turned out dry and crumbly. Not sure what went wrong.


Uzair Hamid
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These biscuits were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Nazmul Niloy
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I was skeptical about the sweet potato addition, but I was pleasantly surprised. The biscuits were moist and flavorful, and the sweet potato added a nice touch of sweetness.


Saner Harry p
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These biscuits were easy to make and turned out perfectly. I'll be adding them to my regular breakfast rotation.


Ant Brown
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I'm not usually a fan of sweet potatoes, but these biscuits changed my mind. The combination of sweet and savory flavors was perfect.


Malik Majid Malik Majid
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These biscuits were a hit at my last brunch party! They were so light and fluffy, and the sweet potato flavor was subtle but delicious. I'll definitely be making these again.