Nutty Yam Biscuits

Directions

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