Cherokee Yam Cakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 tsp. suga4
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. mashed yams or sweet potatoes
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. salad oil
1/2 c. milk

Preparation

Sift flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt into a bowl.
Pour oil and milk into a measuring cup but do not stir.
Add to yams. Blend well.
Add to flour mixture and mix lightly with a fork until mixture holds together.
Turn dough out onto floured board and knead gently until smooth (about 12 kneading strokes).
Roll dough about 1/4-inch thick and cut into rounds with floured biscuit cutter.
Place rounds on a baking sheet.
Bake at 425\u00b0 for 10 to 20 minutes.
Serve hot or split when cold and toast.