Baked Sweet Potato Biscuits

Ingredients

• 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
• 1 cup milk
• 4 tablespoons shortening
• 1 egg
• 4 tablespoons sugar
• 1 quart flour
• 3 tablespoons baking powder
• 1.5 teaspoons salt

Method

1. 1 Beat mashed sweet potatoes, milk, shortening, egg, and sugar together.
2. 2 Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. 3 Add dry ingredients to wet mixture and work into a smooth dough.
4. 4 Roll dough on a floured surface and cut into squares.
5. 5 Place squares on a baking sheet and brush with milk.
6. 6 Bake in a 425°F oven for 15 minutes.