Sweet Potato Biscuits

1. 1

   Heat oven to 425F Sift the flour, baking powder, allspice, cloves, and salt in a large bowl.

2. 2

   Use the tips of your fingers to blend in the brown sugar.

3. 3

   Cut in the butter and shortening with a pastry cutter; mix until resembles course, crumbly meal.

4. 4

   Then stir in the sweet potatoes and knead until the dough just holds together.

5. 5

   Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface.

6. 6

   Knead gently for 1 minute, adding a little flour as necessary to incorporate all the ingredients.

7. 7

   Pat the dough in a 1/2-inch circle and let it rest, covered with a clean towel, for 10-15 minutes.

8. 8

   Cut out the biscuits with a 2-inch round cutter dipped in flour.

9. 9

   Gather the scraps, pat out again, and cut into biscuits.

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    Arrange them about 3/4-inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet; brush the tops with milk.

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    Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes.

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    Cool the biscuits on rack.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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