THOMAS JEFFERSON'S SWEET POTATO BISCUITS 1774
This recipe is from the National Constitution Center (NCC), Philadelphia PA. According to the NCC, Thomas Jefferson's biscuits were served at the first meeting of the First Continental Congress in 1774 and are served today at the famous City Tavern (built in 1773) located in Philadelphia's historic district at 2nd and Walnut Streets. These are a light, tasty biscuit (scone), with or without the pecans. I enjoy them with butter and honey. The nutrition can be improved by using a margarine instead of butter and leaving out the pecans.
Provided by Aimee88
Categories Breads
Time 30m
Yield 10-12 biscuits, 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Combine the dry ingredients. Add butter with fork, food processor or pastry cutter until the texture is small crumbs.
- Combine milk and sweet potatoes. Add to flour mixture. Add pecans.
- Knead dough with your hands until it is a smooth mass. Roll out on a floured surface to 1/2" thickness and cut with a 2" biscuit cutter.
- Place on a greased baking sheet 2" apart.
- Bake for about 10-15 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.7, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 26.1, Sodium 378.1, Carbohydrate 33.1, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 6.1, Protein 4.4
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Ani Iremashvili
[email protected]These biscuits are a delicious and creative way to use up leftover sweet potatoes.
Gobinda prasad chaudhary
[email protected]These biscuits are a bit too sweet for my taste.
Zahara Chingwaru
[email protected]I love the unique flavor of these biscuits. They're perfect for a special occasion breakfast or brunch.
Michael Scofield
[email protected]These biscuits are a wonderful addition to any breakfast or brunch menu. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Erastus Vitalis
[email protected]Just okay. I've had better.
Nomore Gondo
[email protected]I was skeptical about these biscuits at first, but I'm so glad I gave them a try! They're incredibly flavorful and have a wonderful texture. I'll definitely be making these again.
Robo maker
[email protected]These biscuits are amazing! They're so light and fluffy, and the sweet potato flavor is just perfect.
Alwande Mhlongo
[email protected]Not bad, but not great either. I think I'll stick to my regular biscuit recipe.
Emily Dureika
[email protected]These biscuits were a delightful surprise! I never would have thought to combine sweet potatoes with biscuits, but it works beautifully. The biscuits were moist and flavorful, with a lovely golden brown crust. I'll definitely be making these again!
Mascilina Blessing
[email protected]Too sweet for my taste.
Milan Milan
[email protected]A fun and creative way to incorporate sweet potatoes into a classic recipe. The biscuits were light and fluffy, with just the right amount of sweetness.
Malcolm Morgan
[email protected]Absolutely delicious! I couldn't stop eating them.
Jessica Adjei
[email protected]Disappointing. The biscuits were bland and lacked any real flavor.
Raul Gonzalez
[email protected]These biscuits are the perfect combination of sweet and savory. I'll definitely be making them again!
Nutty Reaggen
[email protected]Meh. I've had better.
Eka Jikia
[email protected]These biscuits were a hit at my brunch party! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture.
Ehtisham paracha
[email protected]Not a fan. The biscuits were a bit dry and crumbly for my taste.
Leftover Spagehhti
[email protected]A tasty twist on a classic! The sweet potatoes add a subtle sweetness and a lovely golden color.
Arman R Hossain
[email protected]Easy to make and delicious! I used almond milk instead of regular milk and they turned out great.
Lesedi Mametja
[email protected]These biscuits are a delightful journey through time! The flavors are well-balanced and evoke a sense of history. They paired beautifully with my morning coffee.