Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour4 teaspoons sugar3 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 cup shortening1 cup mashed sweet potatoes1/2 cup half-and-half creamHONEY BUTTER:1/2 cup butter, softened2 tablespoons honey1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Preparation
In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine sweet potatoes and cream; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; gently knead 8-10 times.
Pat or roll out to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Reroll and repeat once. Place 1 in. apart on a greased baking sheet.
Bake at 400° for 9-11 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat the butter, honey and cinnamon until blended. Serve with warm biscuits.
