Warm Yam Scones Recipe

Name: Warm Yam Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: One 7-ounce yam or sweet potato; Vegetable oil cooking spray; 1/3 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon maple syrup

Servings: persons

One 7-ounce yam or sweet potato
Vegetable oil cooking spray
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 large egg
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon maple syrup

1
Preheat the oven to 375.
2
Prick the yam with a fork and bake for about 45 minutes, or until very soft.
3
Alternatively, microwave the yam.
4
Let cool, then peel and mash the yam until smooth; set aside 3/4 cup.
5
Leave the oven on.
6
Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
7
In a bowl, combine the 3/4 cup yam with the sugar, oil, egg, orange zest and vanilla.
8
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom and salt.
9
Stir the dry ingredients into the yam mixture just until combined.
10
Divide the dough in half.
11
Working on a lightly floured surface, pat the dough into two 6-inch rounds.
12
Cut each round into 6 wedges and brush the tops with the maple syrup.
13
Arrange the wedges on the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.
14
Serve warm.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: One 7-ounce yam or sweet potato, Vegetable oil cooking spray, 1/3 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons canola oil, and more.

Yes, Warm Yam 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.

Warm Yam Scones

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