Portuguese Holiday Treats: Broas de Batata Doce! Sweet Potato Teacakes, easy to make!

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and moisture.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with a unique flavor.

flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Almond flour is gluten-free and adds richness.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal serves as a binding agent in vegan recipes.

Boil sweet potatoes until tender, about 20-30 minutes.

Peel and mash the sweet potatoes in a large bowl until smooth.

Add sugar and mix until well combined.

Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.

Sift in flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt, then mix until a dough forms.

Stir in melted butter, vanilla extract, and orange zest until evenly distributed.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and shape into balls.

Place the balls on a lined baking sheet, spacing them apart.

Flatten each ball slightly with your hand or a fork.

Sprinkle with powdered sugar and top with an almond, if desired.

Bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden.

Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.

Cooking Techniques

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