Cherokee Yam Cakes (biscuits)

Ingredients

• 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes or yam
• 2 cups sifted flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 cup oil
• 1/2 cup milk

Directions

1. 1

   Sift flour, baking soda, sugar and salt into a bowl.

2. 2

   Pour oil and milk into a measuring cup (do not stir).

3. 3

   Add to yams and blend well.

4. 4

   Add to flour mixture and mix lightly with fork (until mixture holds together) Turn dough out onto a floured board and knead until smooth (about 12 kneading strokes).

5. 5

   Roll dough about 1/4" thick and cut into rounds with floured biscuit cutter (or rim of drinking glass) Place rounds on a baking sheet.

6. 6

   Bake at 425º for 10-20 minutes.

7. 7

   Serve hot, or split when cold and toast.