Sweet Potato Scones

These hearty and healthy scones are a great snack for anyone, but can easily be made into a Toddler Meal served up with soup, chili or a spread of apple butter or natural fruit spread.

You’ll Need

1 cup mashed sweet potato
⅔ cup soy or skim milk
2 tsp lemon juice
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup white flour
1 Tbsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 Tbsp sugar
½ tsp salt
¼ cup canola or safflower oil

Prep and Cook

1

Preheat oven to 400.
2

Boil or steam sweet potato, drain, mash and cool.
3

Combine milk and juice and let stand 10 minutes, until thickens to buttermilk consistency.
4

In large bowl, combine flours, soda, powder, sugar and salt.
5

Add sweet potato, milk and oil. Combine to form soft dough.
6

Turn out onto lightly floured surface and knead until smooth. Press out to 1 inch thick and cut into triangles.
7

Place on baking sheet 1/2 inch apart and bake 15 minutes or until brown.