Basketball Biscuits

Basketball Biscuits

Ingredients	6 servings	12 servings
Sweet potatoes, small	2	4
Flour, whole wheat	1/4 cup	1/2 cup
Flour, white, enriched	1/2 cup	1 cup
Baking powder	1/4 tsp	1/2 tsp
Sugar, granulated	1 Tbsp	2 Tbsp
Baking soda	2 Tbsp	1/4 cup
Applesauce, unsweetened	1 Tbsp	2 Tbsp
Milk, 1% (low-fat)	1/4 cup	1/2 cup
Cinnamon	1/2 Tbsp	1 Tbsp

Wash and dry potatoes, poke holes in top. Microwave on high 5 to 7 minutes, turning occasionally. Let cool.
Peel skin off and mash until all lumps are gone.
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, sugar and baking soda in medium bowl. Add applesauce and stir. Add sweet potatoes and milk. Stir until mixture holds together.
Transfer mixture to lightly floured surface. Roll out dough to 3/4" thickness. Cut with biscuit cutter (about 2&1/2" size). Transfer circles to cookie sheet.
Bake about 10 to 15 minutes, until golden. Let cool before serving. 

We served Basketball Biscuits with applesauce and milk for a balanced meal.

Food for thought: These biscuits are a great way to eat sweet potatoes which are full of vitamin A.