Nutty Yam Biscuits

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Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3/4 cup slivered almonds
  • 2 cups yams, mashed
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F & lightly grease several baking sheets.
  2. In large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg & almonds.
  3. In another bowl, combine yams, sugar butter & vanilla, mixing well.
  4. Add flour mixture to yam mixture & combine thoroughly.
  5. Lightly flour a working surface, then turn dough onto it, kneading slightly.
  6. Roll dough to 1/2-inch thick.
  7. With a 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter, cut biscuits & place them on the prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake 12 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

645 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.3g 11% DV
Total Fat 29.9g 38% DV
Carbs 86.7g 32% DV
Fiber 19.2g 69% DV
Sugar 29.5g 59% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12351.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 272.5mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 53.8mg 18% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 176mcg 20% DV
Vitamin C 1.7mg 2% DV
Calcium 1784.3mg 100% DV
Iron 6.9mg 38% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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