Sweet Potato Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. self-rising flour
1/3 c. shortening
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 c. cooked sweet potatoes, mashed
3/4 c. buttermilk

Preparation

Sift flour.
Cut or mix in shortening.
Add sugar and sweet potatoes.
Stir in buttermilk.
Use a little more flour if necessary to make a stiff dough.
Toss dough on floured board and knead lightly.
Roll out to 1/2-inch thickness.
Cut with floured cutter or roll out with hands.
Bake at 450\u00b0 until golden brown. Butter biscuits while warm and serve.