2 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 (29 oz.) can or 2 c. mashed sweet potatoes
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. melted butter
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 c. chopped pecans (optional)

Preheat oven to 450°F. In a bowl, mix dry (first five) ingredients. In a separate large bowl, combine remaining ingredients; mix well. Stir dry ingredients into sweet potato mixture. Add pecans, if desired. Knead dough and roll out on a floured surface. Cut dough with a biscuit cutter. Place biscuits on a greased cookie sheet and bake at 450°F for 12 to 15 minutes or until brown.

Makes 1 1/2 to 2 dozen biscuits.