Thomas Jefferson's Sweet Potato Biscuits
Dear SOS: Can you obtain the sweet potato biscuit recipe from the City Tavern in the historical area of Philadelphia? They were Thomas Jefferson’s favorite and would be good to serve for Thanksgiving.
Pat Okada
Glendale
Dear Pat: City Tavern sent us a recipe printed in their cookbook, “City Tavern Cookbook” (Running Press, $27.50). You’re absolutely correct. The biscuits would be ideal on a Thanksgiving menu.
Stir together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, ginger and allspice in large mixing bowl.
Cut in shortening with 2 knives or dough cutter until crumbly.
Add sweet potatoes and mix well with wooden spoon. Add cream and pecans and stir just until moistened.
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll out dough to 1 1/2 inches thick. Cut out biscuits with a floured 2-inch biscuit cutter. Place biscuits 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 350 degrees until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve warm or cool on wire rack to room temperature.
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