Sweet Potato Biscuits

I got this out of my Country Living magazine. These were so good and easy to make.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 18

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2  tablespoons baking powder
• 1⁄8 teaspoon allspice
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 cup  packed light brown sugar
• 1⁄4 cup unsalted butter, chilled 1/4 cup shortening, chilled
• 1 1⁄2 cups sweet potatoes, mashed
• 2  tablespoons milk

Directions

1. Heat oven to 425°F Sift the flour, baking powder, allspice, cloves, and salt in a large bowl.
2. Use the tips of your fingers to blend in the brown sugar.
3. Cut in the butter and shortening with a pastry cutter; mix until resembles course, crumbly meal.
4. Then stir in the sweet potatoes and knead until the dough just holds together.
5. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface.
6. Knead gently for 1 minute, adding a little flour as necessary to incorporate all the ingredients.
7. Pat the dough in a 1/2-inch circle and let it rest, covered with a clean towel, for 10-15 minutes.
8. Cut out the biscuits with a 2-inch round cutter dipped in flour.
9. Gather the scraps, pat out again, and cut into biscuits.
10. Arrange them about 3/4-inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet; brush the tops with milk.
11. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes.
12. Cool the biscuits on rack.