Thomas Jefferson's Sweet Potato Biscuits Recipe

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Thomas Jefferson's Sweet Potato Biscuits
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  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, ginger, and allspice. Add the shortening and cut in with 2 knives or hands until crumbly. In another bowl combine sweet potatoes, cream and pecans. Make well in dry ingredients and add potato-cream mixture. Mix to combine. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll out the dough to 1 1/2 inches thick. Cut out with a 2-inch floured biscuit cutter. Place biscuits 1-inch apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 5 minutes, then turn down temperature to 375 and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm or let cool on a wire rack until room temperature.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 3289.88 Kcal (13774 kJ)
Calories from fat 1452.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 161.44g 248%
Cholesterol 500.98mg 167%
Sodium 1511.84mg 63%
Potassium 2882.82mg 61%
Total Carbs 366.9g 122%
Sugars 109.13g 437%
Dietary Fiber 16.16g 65%
Protein 95.28g 191%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 3%
Iron 12.1mg 67%
Calcium 943.2mg 94%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 411.4 Kcal (1722 kJ)
Calories from fat 181.69 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.19g 248%
Cholesterol 62.65mg 167%
Sodium 189.05mg 63%
Potassium 360.49mg 61%
Total Carbs 45.88g 122%
Sugars 13.65g 437%
Dietary Fiber 2.02g 65%
Protein 11.91g 191%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 3%
Iron 1.5mg 67%
Calcium 118mg 94%

* 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

  • 78.5
    Points
  • 89
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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