Sweet Potato Scones

Ingredients

• 200 g sweet potatoes, cooked
• 4 teaspoons safflower oil
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 cup flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds or pepitas, toasted

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat an oven to 375°F.

2. 2

   Line a baking tray with baking paper.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, mash the sweet potato with the oil and sugar.

4. 4

   In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt and pumpkin seeds.

5. 5

   Fold the dry ingredients into the potato mixture, stirring until just combined.

6. 6

   Do not overmix.

7. 7

   Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll out until 1/2-inch thick.

8. 8

   Cut into rounds with a 2-inch cutter and place on the baking tray.

9. 9

   Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown.

10. 10

    Serve.