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Scones, Sweet Potato Scones with Dried Apricots and Pecans
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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup sweet potatoes -- cooked and mashed
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
10 tablespoons cold butter
2 tablespoons whipping cream
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. In a large bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda,
cinnamon and ground cloves.
3. Cut butter into small pieces and add to flour mixture. Break up
with mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Add whipping cream, apricots and pecans into the flour mixture
just until moistened. Chill dough for 1 hour.
5. Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Pat into a round disk and
cut into 8 wedges and place on a greased cookie sheet and brush
lightly with whipping cream and sprinkle with sugar.
6. Bake for 45 minutes.
Serves 8
Description:
"Bring unique flavor to the breakfast table with moist and
delicious scones. With a hint of sweetness and apricots and pecans
for texture, these are sure to impress guests served with a cup of coffee."
Source:
"samsclub.com"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 459 Calories; 21g Fat (40.8%
calories from fat); 5g Protein; 64g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber;
44mg Cholesterol; 357mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean
Meat; 1/2 Fruit; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 4 Fat; 2 Other Carbohydrates.
Serving Ideas : Serve with honey maple butter.