Use your leftover sweet potatoes in this yummy biscuit recipe made with wheat germ and seasoned with nutmeg or cardamom.
INGREDIENTS (for 6 servings):
- 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk, heated
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
Into a large bowl, sift together the flour, wheat germ, baking powder, and salt. Mix in butter, evaporated milk, sweet potatoes, milk, and nutmeg, stirring by hand until dough is smooth.
On a lightly floured board, roll out the dough until it is about 1/2-inch thick. With a sharp knife, cut into 3-inch squares or diamonds. Place squares on greased baking sheet, and bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Serve warm.