Ingredients
– 2 Β½ cups all-purpose flour
– β cup light brown sugar
– 1 tablespoon orange zest
– 1 tablespoon lemon zest
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– Β½ teaspoon baking soda
– Β½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
– ΒΌ teaspoon salt
– Β½ cup unsalted butter (cold and cut into pieces)
– Β½ cup buttermilk
– Β½ cup cooked mashed sweet potato
– 1 Β½ teaspoons vanilla extract
– ΒΌ cup honey for the glaze
– 1 tablespoon light brown sugar for the glaze
– 1 tablespoon unsalted butter for the glaze
Instructions
1-First, in a large bowl, combine the flour, light brown sugar, orange zest, lemon zest, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture forms pea-sized crumbs, which helps create that flaky texture everyone loves.
2-In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, cooked mashed sweet potato, and vanilla extract, then gently stir this into the flour mixture without overmixing to keep the dough tender.
3-Next, transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead it gently about 5 times. Shape it into a 7-inch round disk and cut it into 8 equal wedges. Arrange the wedges 2 inches apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze them for 30 minutes to maintain their cold temperature. Preheat the oven to 400Β°F, brush the tops with cream, and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
4-Allow the scones to cool on a wire rack before moving on. For the glaze, heat the honey, light brown sugar, and unsalted butter over medium-low heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth, then drizzle it over the cooled scones.
Last Step:
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π Use roasted sweet potatoes to bring out their natural sweetness.
π Avoid the white pith when zesting citrus to prevent bitterness.
βοΈ Freeze the dough wedges before baking to help maintain their shape and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
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- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 168mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 36mg
