Our Recipes
Bread
| from "Southern Living" magazine
3 Pkg active dry yeast 1 Tbl salt
3/4 Cup warm water (100 degrees to 110 degrees)
1 1/2 Cup sugar
1 1/2 Cup shortening
7 1/2 Cup all-purpose flour 3 Cup canned mashed sweet potatoes
1 Tbl baking powder
Combine yeast and 3/4 cup warm water in a 2-cup liquid measuring cup; let stand 5 minutes.
Stir together flour and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl; cut in
shortening with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly. Stir in
yeast mixture and sweet potatoes just until blended.
Turn
dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and
elastic (about 5 minutes). Place dough in a well-greased bowl, turning
to grease top. Cover and chill 8 hours, if desired.
Roll
dough to 1/2-inch thickness; cut with a 2-inch round cutter. Freeze up
to 1 month, if desired. Thaw biscuits; place on ungreased baking
sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85 degrees), free from
drafts, 20 minutes or until doubled in bulk.
Bake at 400 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
YIELD: 7 1/2 dozen.
PREPARATION TIME:30 min. (Rise: 20 min.)
COOKING TIME: Bake: 10-12 min. |