Cherokee Yam Cakes

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Cherokee Yam Cakes

Ingredients:

2 cups sifted flour
1 1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 cup salad oil
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup mashed yams or sweet potatoes

Preparation:

Sift flour, baking powder, sugar and salt into a bowl. Pour oil and milk
into a measuring cup but do not stir. Add to flour mixture and mix lightly
with a fork until mixture holds together. Wait for a few minutes to allow
the dough to rest and then add mashed yams.

Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently until smooth, about 12 kneading strokes. Roll dough out about 1/4 inch thick and cut rounds with floured biscuit cutter.

Place rounds on a baking dish. Bake at 425 degrees for 10 to 20 minutes.
Serve hot.