Sweet Potato Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sweet potatoes (3 medium) or canned equivalent
1/3 c. margarine
1/3 c. sugar
4 c. self-rising flour
1 c. shortening
1 to 2 Tbsp. water (if needed)

Preparation

Boil peeled and cut sweet potatoes about 20 minutes.
Preheat oven to 450\u00b0. Drain potatoes, mash and add margarine and sugar while still hot.
Sift flour into mixture. Cut in shortening. Add water, if needed, for right consistency.
Roll out and cut to size and thickness you like. Bake about 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
May be partly done ahead.
Stores well.
Yields 4 to 5 dozen.