Emeril's Sweet Potato Bacon Biscuits

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Emeril lagasse, 2003

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 425 degrees f.

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Lightly grease a large baking sheet and set aside.

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In a bowl.

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Stir together the flour , baking powder , baking soda , and salt.

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Add the butter and work in with a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

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In a bowl.

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Whip the sweet potatoes with the brown sugar until very smooth.

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Add to the flour mixture and mix in lightly but thorougly with your fingers.

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Add 3 / 4 cup of the buttermilk and the bacon and gently work to make a smooth dough , slightly sticky , being careful not to overwork and adding more buttermilk as needed , 1 tsp at a time.

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Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and pat out into a large rectangle about 1 / 2-inch thick.

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Cut into 10 large biscuits and place on the prepared baking sheet.

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Bake until golden brown and risen , 15 to 18 minutes.

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Remove from the oven and serve hot with butter.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, unsalted butter, cooked sweet potato, light brown sugar, cooked bacon, buttermilk