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Add flavor to basic buttermilk biscuits with mashed pumpkin. It adds a rich, hearty flavor and golden color to the biscuits and makes them ideal for serving with ham at your holiday meal. Ingredients:
4 cups self-rising flour |
1 tablespoon sugar |
1 tablespoon baking powder |
3/4 teaspoon salt |
2/3 cup vegetable shortening, chilled |
1 (15 oz.) can sweet potatoes, drained |
2 cups buttermilk, chilled |
1/4 cup all-purpose flour |
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment.
2. Whisk self-rising flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a mixing bowl. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles sand and pebbles. Pat sweet potatoes dry and chop; toss with flour mixture. Gently mix in buttermilk.
3. Knead dough gently 3 or 4 times on a lightly floured counter. Roll out to 3/4-inch thickness. Cut with a 2 1/2 -inch biscuit cutter. Pat together dough scraps and cut out more biscuits. Bake until tops are golden brown, 14 to 18 minutes. Brush with butter and serve hot.
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