Thomas Jefferson's Sweet Potato Biscuits Recipe

Name: Thomas Jefferson's Sweet Potato Biscuits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup packed light brown sugar; 2 tablespoons baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 cup solid frozen vegetable shortening; 2 cups roasted, mashed, and cooled sweet potatoes; 1 cup heavy cream (plus more if needed); 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Servings: persons

5 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup solid frozen vegetable shortening
2 cups roasted, mashed, and cooled sweet potatoes
1 cup heavy cream (plus more if needed)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans

1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2
In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, ginger, and allspice.
3
Add the shortening and cut in with 2 knives or hands until crumbly.
4
In another bowl combine sweet potatoes, cream and pecans.
5
Make well in dry ingredients and add potato-cream mixture.
6
Mix to combine.
7
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
8
Roll out the dough to 1 1/2 inches thick.
9
Cut out with a 2-inch floured biscuit cutter.
10
Place biscuits 1-inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
11
Bake for 5 minutes, then turn down temperature to 375 and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
12
Serve warm or let cool on a wire rack until room temperature.

1170

kcal

Calories

Fat

201

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup packed light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons baking powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Thomas Jefferson's Sweet Potato Biscuits falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Thomas Jefferson's Sweet Potato Biscuits

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