Sweet Potato Scones

Oh, my!! These are a sweet potato lover's dream! From a co-worker who was lucky enough to live in St. Thomas for a year...=)

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 10

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. Grease a baking sheet; set aside.
2. Sift flour, baking powder and salt into a medium-size bowl; stir in sugar.
3. In a large bowl, thoroughly mix potatoes and 1 1/2 tablespoons melted butter with a fork.
4. Add dry ingredients and mix to form a soft dough.
5. Turn out onto floured surface.
6. Roll out with a floured rolling pin or pat dough with your hands to make a round about 1/2-inch thick.
7. Cut into rounds with a 2-inch fluted or plain cookie cutter.
8. Place 1 to 1 1/2 inches apart on baking sheet; brush tops with remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons melted butter.
9. Bake at 400 F for 15-18 minutes until light brown.
10. Split and serve warm with butter and honey.
11. Makes about 10 scones.