Southern Sweet Potato Biscuits Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
2 tsp brown sugar
1/3 cup solid shortening
1 egg
1/2 cup mashed cooked sweet potatoes or yams
2 tbsp milk

Directions:

In a bowl, combine the flour and brown sugar.
Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In another bowl, beat egg, then add sweet potatoes and milk.
Stir into flour mixture just until moistened.
Turn onto a floured board. Knead about 12 times or until smooth.
Roll dough to 1/2 -inch thickness.
Cut with a 2 1/2 -inch biscuit cutter. Place on an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake at 425 degrees for 12 minutes or golden
Note: As a substitute for self-rising flour, place 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder and 3/4 teaspoon of salt in a 2-cup measuring cup. Add enough all-purpose flour to total 1 1/2 cups.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	84.94 Kcal (356 kJ)
Calories from fat	5.65 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.63g	1%
Cholesterol	16.43mg	5%
Sodium	232.11mg	10%
Potassium	68.13mg	1%
Total Carbs	16.72g	6%
Sugars	1.57g	6%
Dietary Fiber	0.74g	3%
Protein	2.71g	5%
Vitamin C	0.8mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	73.2mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	238.23 Kcal (997 kJ)
Calories from fat	15.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.76g	1%
Cholesterol	46.08mg	5%
Sodium	650.97mg	10%
Potassium	191.08mg	1%
Total Carbs	46.9g	6%
Sugars	4.39g	6%
Dietary Fiber	2.07g	3%
Protein	7.61g	5%
Vitamin C	2.2mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	3%
Iron	3.1mg	6%
Calcium	205.3mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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salty
savory
bitter
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