Mesquite Biscuits with Roasted Squash Butter Recipe

Name: Mesquite Biscuits with Roasted Squash Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup yellow cornmeal; 1 Tbs. baking powder; 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 1/2 tsp. cracked black pepper; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup pure maple syrup; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 1 1/2 Tbs. minced fresh rosemary; 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds; Bake until toothpick inserted in; 1 cup mesquite flour; 1 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces (3 cups); 2 cups spelt flour

Servings: persons

1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 Tbs. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. cracked black pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 1/2 Tbs. minced fresh rosemary
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
Bake until toothpick inserted in
1 cup mesquite flour
1 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces (3 cups)
2 cups spelt flour

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Roasted Squash Butter (November 00/p.
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68)
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In large saucepan fitted with steamer basket, bring 2 inches water to a boil over high heat.
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Add sweet potatoes, cover and cook until tender, about 13 minutes.
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Set sweet potatoes aside to cool to room temperature.
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Preheat oven to 350 F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper; lightly grease paper.
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In large bowl, mix together both flours, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, salt and pepper.
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(Or sift together for fluffier, lighter biscuits.)
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Set aside.
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In blender, combine oil, maple syrup, vinegar, cooled sweet potatoes and 1 cup water.
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Blend on high until smooth.
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Add sweet potato mixture to flour mixture along with rosemary and gently stir with a wooden spoon just until dough forms.
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Do not overmix.
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Lightly grease 1/4 cup measuring cup and use it to portion out 24 rounds, regreasing cup as necessary.
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Place rounds on prepared baking sheets, spacing at least 2 inches apart.
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Lightly press some pumpkin seeds into top of each.
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center of biscuit comes out clean, 10 to 13 minutes.
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Place baking sheets on wire racks and cool biscuits 10 minutes.
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Serve warm with squash butter.

857

kcal

Calories

Fat

133

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup yellow cornmeal, 1 Tbs. baking powder, 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda, 1 1/2 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Mesquite Biscuits with Roasted Squash Butter falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Mesquite Biscuits with Roasted Squash Butter

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