Sweet Potato Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. 2
   Combine flour, baking powder, brown sugar, cinnamon, allspice and salt in a bowl.
3. 3
   Add cold butter and vegetable shortening and mix until crumbly.
4. 4
   Add mashed sweet potatoes and milk.
5. 5
   Stir until you have dough.
6. 6
   Chill dough in refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes.
7. 7
   Knead dough on floured surface do not overwork.
8. 8
   Roll dough to a 1/2-inch thickness and cut with a 1 1/2-inch biscuit cutter.
9. 9
   Place biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
10. 10
    Brush tops of biscuits with melted butter.
11. 11
    Bake for 12 minutes or until nicely browned.