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Peel the sweet potato, cut into 1 cm thick sections, then soak in water for 10 minutes.
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Put the drained sweet potatoes into a heat-safe container, cover loosely with saran wrap, then microwave until a toothpick can go right through the potatoes (about 6 minutes at 500 watts).
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Once the potatoes have become soft, mash them with a fork or potato masher while they are still hot.
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It's ok if some clumps remain.
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Put the ingredients marked into the bowl with the potatoes then use a rubber spatula to mix together with a cutting motion.
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The mixture should once again look clumpy.
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Add in the olive or vegetable oil and milk and then press firmly with your hand to form a dough ball.
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Take the dough out of the bowl and put onto a board that has been floured (not in the ingredients).
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About this time, preheat your oven to 200C.
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Spread out the dough from step 5 until it's thickness is about 2 cm then fold over 3 times.
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Repeat this process about 8 times.
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Finally, spread the dough out to about 2.5 cm thickness and then either cut into the desired shape or use a cookie cutter.
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Bake in the oven at 200 celsius for about 20-25 minutes.
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When the scones becomes a delicious looking golden brown they are done.
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The scones will brown differently depending on your oven so may need to adjust the baking time.
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I made these by using a cup to cut out the shape.
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They plumped up nicely and turned out quite lovely.
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There is a banana version too!
