Cherokee Yam Cakes (biscuits) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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A Native American recipe to add to you Thanksgiving table. Would be yummy with honey butter! Ingredients:
1 cup mashed sweet potatoes or 1 cup yam |
2 cups sifted flour |
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar |
1 1/2 teaspoons salt |
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder |
1/2 cup oil |
1/2 cup milk |
Directions:
1. Sift flour, baking soda, sugar and salt into a bowl.
2. Pour oil and milk into a measuring cup (do not stir).
3. Add to yams and blend well.
4. Add to flour mixture and mix lightly with fork (until mixture holds together) Turn dough out onto a floured board and knead until smooth (about 12 kneading strokes).
5. Roll dough about 1/4 thick and cut into rounds with floured biscuit cutter (or rim of drinking glass) Place rounds on a baking sheet.
6. Bake at 425ยบ for 10-20 minutes.
7. Serve hot, or split when cold and toast.
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