Sweet Potato Biscuits Recipe

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Sweet Potato Biscuits
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Directions:

  1. Heat oven to 425°F Sift the flour, baking powder, allspice, cloves, and salt in a large bowl.
  2. Use the tips of your fingers to blend in the brown sugar.
  3. Cut in the butter and shortening with a pastry cutter; mix until resembles course, crumbly meal.
  4. Then stir in the sweet potatoes and knead until the dough just holds together.
  5. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface.
  6. Knead gently for 1 minute, adding a little flour as necessary to incorporate all the ingredients.
  7. Pat the dough in a 1/2-inch circle and let it rest, covered with a clean towel, for 10-15 minutes.
  8. Cut out the biscuits with a 2-inch round cutter dipped in flour.
  9. Gather the scraps, pat out again, and cut into biscuits.
  10. Arrange them about 3/4-inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet; brush the tops with milk.
  11. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes.
  12. Cool the biscuits on rack.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 121.11 Kcal (507 kJ)
Calories from fat 24.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.73g 4%
Cholesterol 6.81mg 2%
Sodium 84.31mg 4%
Potassium 239.28mg 5%
Total Carbs 21.96g 7%
Sugars 4.11g 16%
Dietary Fiber 0.98g 4%
Protein 2.24g 4%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 2%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 86.7mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 250.37 Kcal (1048 kJ)
Calories from fat 50.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.64g 4%
Cholesterol 14.08mg 2%
Sodium 174.3mg 4%
Potassium 494.69mg 5%
Total Carbs 45.39g 7%
Sugars 8.5g 16%
Dietary Fiber 2.03g 4%
Protein 4.64g 4%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 1%
Iron 1.1mg 3%
Calcium 179.3mg 9%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.5
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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