Sweet potato biscuits with pecans from Thomas Jefferson circa 1775
These sweet potato biscuits date from 1775 and are credited to none other than Thomas Jefferson. The recipe was adapted from his writings according to the 'City Tavern Cookbook', a colonial style restaurant in Philadelphia, PA. To get started, bake some sweet potatoes. Ingredients * 5 cups flour * 1 cup brown sugar * 2 tbsp baking powder * 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon * 1 tsp salt * 1 tsp grnd ginger * 1/2 tsp allspice * 1 cup shortening * 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes * 1 cup heavy cream * 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Mix all the dry ingredients together, then cut in the shortening until crumbly. add the sweet potatoes, cream and pecans and mix thoroughly. Add a little water if needed to bring mix together. Place the dough on a floured counter and roll out to 1 - 1 1/2 inch thick. Cut out the biscuits and place on a sheetpan covered with parchment paper.
Sweet potato biscuits and more recipes at Amazon books Place sheetpans in a preheated 350 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes, depending on your oven. Rotate top to bottom and front to back halfway through cook time. Remove from heat and cool on a wire rack or serve warm if you prefer. These colonial era treats are moist and sweetand are a great way to start or finish your day. They can be served with ice cream, whipped cream, jam or butter. A glass of milk to wash it down or cup of coffee makes it complete.
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