Sweet Potatoes Scones Recipe

Name: Sweet Potatoes Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp. nutmeg; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 3/4 tsp. salt; 3/4 lb. (3 sticks) unsalted butter, diced; 1 cup golden raisins, optional; 1 1/4 cups plus 2 Tbs. buttermilk; 1 cup sweet potato puree; 1 egg yolk beaten with 2 Tbs. milk; 1 Tbs. granulated sugar mixed with 1 Tbs. brown sugar, optional

Servings: persons

4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt
3/4 lb. (3 sticks) unsalted butter, diced
1 cup golden raisins, optional
1 1/4 cups plus 2 Tbs. buttermilk
1 cup sweet potato puree
1 egg yolk beaten with 2 Tbs. milk
1 Tbs. granulated sugar mixed with 1 Tbs. brown sugar, optional

1
Preheat oven to 400F.
2
Grease large baking sheet and set aside.
3
Combine flour, sugars, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda and salt in large bowl.
4
Add butter and cut it in until mixture resembles coarse meal.
5
Add raisins, toss to mix and set aside.
6
Beat 11/4 cups buttermilk and the sweet potato puree in separate bowl until well combined.
7
Add sweet potato mixture to flour mixture and mix just until dough begins to stick together; if dough seems dry, add remaining 2 tablespoons buttermilk.
8
Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface and pat into two 6-inch rounds about 11/2 inches thick.
9
Cut each round in half, then cut each half into 3 triangles for 12 pie-shaped pieces.
10
Place scones on baking sheet about 1/2 inch apart.
11
Brush tops with egg wash.
12
Bake for 20 minutes, then sprinkle with sugar topping, if desired.
13
Bake for 10 to 15 minutes more.
14
Remove from oven and serve for breakfast, brunch or with dinner.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 tsp. nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potatoes 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 Potatoes Scones

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