Sweet Potato Biscuits

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
Dash salt
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups fresh sweet potatoes (yams), cooked and mashed or 2 (15-ounce) cans sweet potatoes, drained and mashed 
4 tablespoons light margarine, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract


Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
In large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg; stirring well.
In another bowl, combine sweet potatoes, margarine, and vanilla; add to flour mixture stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.


Sprinkle flour on a work surface (waxed paper).
Turn dough out on floured surface and knead about ten times.
Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness; cut into rounds with 2-inch round cutter.
Place rounds on baking sheet coated with nonstick cooking spray.
Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden.
Makes 2 dozen biscuits.