Sweet Potato Biscuits

Sweet Potatoes are good for your body. They are high in fiber and contain antioxidants.  They also make great biscuits.  These biscuits are light and fluffy, light orange in color, and they have a delicious flavor. 

Ingredients

2 to 3 c. flour
2 Tbs. baking powder
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
8 Tbs butter, cut into smaller pieces
2 c. mashed sweet potatoes
2 Tbs. honey
1/4 c. heavy cream or evaporated milk
melted butter for brushing the tops

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°. Lightly grease a 10-inch cast iron skillet, or baking sheet.

In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt.

Add the butter.  Cut in the butter using a pastry knife or two table knives held together in your hand. The butter should be the size of small peas when you are done. 

In another bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, honey and cream.

Add the sweet potatoes to the flour mixture. Gently stir to make a soft dough.  

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Knead the dough about 4 times until it is a smooth ball. Knead in more flour until it is no longer sticky. Do not over work the dough or your biscuits will be hard and tough.

Flatten the dough out until it is about 1 inch thick. Cut the dough with a biscuit cutter or a glass. Place on prepared pan or cast iron skillet. 

Coat tops with melted butter.

Bake for 14 minutes, or until lightly browned on the top.