Sweet Potato Biscuits, My Way Recipe

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Ingredients
9
Count
Nutrition
431
Calories
Total time
22
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup pecans, chopped (optional)
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 -2 tbsp cinnamon sugar

Directions:

  1. In a big bowl, blend together the warm mashed sweet potatoes with the shortening.
  2. Add the sugar, salt and baking powder.
  3. Gradually add the flour. At this point, if using the pecans, add them with the flour.
  4. Stir with a wooden spoon until all is incorporated. A huge ball will begin to take shape.
  5. Then, knead gantly - add a little flour if necessary so dough isn't sticky.
  6. Divide dough.
  7. Take a portion and roll on floured surface to about 1/2 to 3/4 inch high (choice is yours).
  8. Cut out with a floured biscuit cutter or even a mason jar!
  9. Place about an inch apart on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
  10. Brush tops with milk. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
  11. Roll out the remaining portion of dough and repeat steps to prepare for baking.
  12. Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes. Be sure to check after 12 minutes as ovens vary.
  13. Yield will vary depending on how you roll out the dough.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 430.52 Kcal (1803 kJ)
Calories from fat 211.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.53g 36%
Cholesterol 0.05mg 0%
Sodium 1043.18mg 43%
Potassium 405.02mg 9%
Total Carbs 51.02g 17%
Sugars 8.05g 32%
Dietary Fiber 5.81g 23%
Protein 6.24g 12%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 3.1mg 17%
Calcium 219.4mg 22%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 385.41 Kcal (1614 kJ)
Calories from fat 189.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.06g 36%
Cholesterol 0.05mg 0%
Sodium 933.88mg 43%
Potassium 362.58mg 9%
Total Carbs 45.67g 17%
Sugars 7.2g 32%
Dietary Fiber 5.2g 23%
Protein 5.58g 12%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 2.7mg 17%
Calcium 196.4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.8
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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