Easy Sweet Potato Biscuits (Scones)
Change is good, and so are these scrumptious biscuits which can become a favorite at your next family gathering.
Yield
8 servingsPrep
30 minCook
15 minReady
45 minLow Fat, Fat-Free, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber, Very low in sodium, Low Sodium
Ingredients
Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
---|---|---|---|
1 | cup |
all-purpose flour
|
|
1 | cup |
sweet potatoes, or yams
cooked, mashed, or pumpkin |
|
salt
|
* | ||
2 1/2-3 | teaspoons |
baking powder
|
|
3 | tablespoons |
sugar
(or more, to taste) |
|
¼ | cup |
vegetable shortening
|
* |
Ingredients
Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
---|---|---|---|
237 | ml |
all-purpose flour
|
|
237 | ml |
sweet potatoes, or yams
cooked, mashed, or pumpkin |
|
1 | x |
salt
|
* |
baking powder
|
|||
45 | ml |
sugar
(or more, to taste) |
|
59 | ml |
vegetable shortening
|
* |
Directions
Sift dry ingredients. Add shortening and potato and mix thoroughly.
Knead dough; cut with biscuit cutter or cut into triangles, (you may need more flour, as dough is sticky).
Bake in 400℉ (200℃) oven 12 to 15 minutes.
Glaze if desired.