Crissi's Sweet Potato Biscuits
Description
Use your leftover sweet potatoes in this yummy biscuit recipe made with wheat germ and seasoned with nutmeg or cardamom.
Ingredients
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1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
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2 tablespoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/3 cup butter, melted
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1/4 cup evaporated milk, heated
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1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
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2 tablespoons milk
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1 pinch ground nutmeg
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
2
Into a large bowl, sift together the flour, wheat germ, baking powder, and salt. Mix in butter, evaporated milk, sweet potatoes, milk, and nutmeg, stirring by hand until dough is smooth.
3
On a lightly floured board, roll out the dough until it is about 1/2-inch thick. With a sharp knife, cut into 3-inch squares or diamonds. Place squares on greased baking sheet, and bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Serve warm.