Old Southern Recipes: Squash Biscuitsby Kendall

Squash biscuits are an old southern recipe dating back to at least the 1800s and were made popular by the cooking teacher Fannie Farmer. This biscuit recipe comes from an old booklet of mountain recipes primarily focused on the Ozarks. It’s a wonderful way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet, and it’s a great way to use up any fall squash you may have left over from the harvest.

Squash Biscuits

1 pint cooked, sieved squash
1 packet yeast
1 small cup sugar
½ tsp. salt
Butter, the size of an egg
Flour

Dissolve yeast in a little water. Add to the squash one cup sugar and the softened butter. Beat well, then add yeast and beat once more. Add sifted flour and stir well. Add enough flour to make a stiff batter. Leave in a warm place overnight, then pour into greased pans and bake in a hot oven until golden brown.