Sweet Potato Scones

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
• butter
• honey, if desired

Directions

1. 1

   Grease a baking sheet; set aside.

2. 2

   Sift flour, baking powder and salt into a medium-size bowl; stir in sugar.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, thoroughly mix potatoes and 1 1/2 tablespoons melted butter with a fork.

4. 4

   Add dry ingredients and mix to form a soft dough.

5. 5

   Turn out onto floured surface.

6. 6

   Roll out with a floured rolling pin or pat dough with your hands to make a round about 1/2-inch thick.

7. 7

   Cut into rounds with a 2-inch fluted or plain cookie cutter.

8. 8

   Place 1 to 1 1/2 inches apart on baking sheet; brush tops with remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons melted butter.

9. 9

   Bake at 400 F for 15-18 minutes until light brown.

10. 10

    Split and serve warm with butter and honey.

11. 11

    Makes about 10 scones.