Sweet Potato Scones Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 whole Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potatoes (about 3/4 Lbs.); 4 cups All-purpose Flour; 1/2 cups Sugar; 1-1/2 Tablespoon Baking Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Kosher Salt; 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Nutmeg; 1 cup (2 Sticks) Unsalted Butter, Chilled And Cut Into Teaspoon-Sized Slices; 1/2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream; 1/2 cups Buttermilk

Servings: persons

3 whole Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potatoes (about 3/4 Lbs.)
4 cups All-purpose Flour
1/2 cups Sugar
1-1/2 Tablespoon Baking Powder
1/4 teaspoons Kosher Salt
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoons Ground Nutmeg
1 cup (2 Sticks) Unsalted Butter, Chilled And Cut Into Teaspoon-Sized Slices
1/2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
1/2 cups Buttermilk

1
Preheat the oven to 400F. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
2
Prick the sweet potatoes a few times with a fork and bake them on the prepared baking sheet until tender, about 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven and let them cool to touch, about 10 minutes. Cut them in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh; place in a medium mixing bowl and lightly mash with a fork. over the bowl and refrigerate until cool, at least 20 minutes. (Warm potatoes will melt the cold butter, keeping the scones from attaining their optimum lightness and tenderness.)
3
Increase the oven temperature to 425F. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Use your hands or a pastry cutter to incorporate the butter into the flour mixture until the dough is crumbly and contains lumps the size of small peas. Add the cooled sweet potatoes and 1/4 cup of the cream and lightly stir into the flour mixture. Add the remaining 1/4 cup of cream and the buttermilk and stir until just mixed. Do not overwork the dough.
4
Place the dough on a lightly floured work surface. Lightly coat your hands with flour and form the dough into a 3/4 inch-thick rectangle. Cut the dough into 12 triangles. Bake on an ungreased baking sheet for 15 to 20 minutes, until the scones are a light golden brown. Transfer to wire rack for cooling.

1338

kcal

Calories

Fat

146

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 whole Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potatoes (about 3/4 Lbs.), 4 cups All-purpose Flour, 1/2 cups Sugar, 1-1/2 Tablespoon Baking Powder, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato Scones 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.

Sweet Potato Scones

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