SWEET POTATO BISCUITS

3/4 cup flour                                                       1/2 cup mashed cooked sweet potatoes
1 tbsp. sugar                                                              (drained well if canned)
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder                                     1/3 cup ilk
1/2 tsp salt                                                            3 tbsp oil
Dash of nutmeg

In large bowl mix well, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and nutmeg: set aside.

In small bowl mix well sweet potatoes, milk and oil, stir into flour mixture just to moisten. Turn out on floured surface. With floured hands knead gently about 6 strokes. Pat out about 1" thick. Cut with floured 1 3/4" cutter; re-rolling and cutting out scraps.

Bake on ungreased cookie sheets on top rack in preheated 450* oen 12 minutes or until puffed and lightly browned. Serve hot with butter or margarine. Makes about 6 biscuits.

Note: A scaled down recipe for small families. Recipe may be increased as desired.

(Woman's Day)

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