Sweet Potato Biscuits

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Change is good, and so are these scrumptious biscuits which can become a favorite at your next family gathering.

45 minutes Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 15 minutes

784 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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Ingredients

1	cup	flour, all-purpose
1	cup	sweet potatoes, or yams	cooked, mashed
1	x	salt
2 1/2-3	teaspoons	baking powder
3	tablespoons	sugar	(or more, to taste)
1/4	cup	vegetable shortening

Directions

Sift dry ingredients. Add shortening and potato and mix thoroughly. Knead dough; cut with biscuit cutter (you may need more flour, as dough is sticky). Bake in 400 degree oven 12 to 15 minutes.

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I have been looking for a recipe like this since I remember these from a little girl. It was great. I am making them for the second time, thanks
over 9 years ago

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 368g

Amount per Serving

Calories 784 2% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.0g	2%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	1%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 79mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 177.0g	59%
Dietary Fiber 10.0g	40%
Sugars 51.0g
Protein 17.0g	34%

Vitamin A	769%		Vitamin C	65%
Calcium	31%		Iron	42%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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