Sweet Potato Corn Sticks

Directions

1. 1
   Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 400 degrees.
2. 2
   Place potatoes on pan on rack and bake until knife pierces potatoes easily, about 1 hour;maintain oven temperature.
3. 3
   Peel potatoes, puree and transfer 1 1/2 cups to large bowl.
4. 4
   (Reserve any remainder for another use.
5. 5
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6. 6
   Generously brush corn stick pans (preferably cast iron) with vegetable oil.
7. 7
   Heat pans in oven until oil smokes slightly, about 10 minutes.
8. 8
   Meanwhile, mix buttermilk, butter and eggs into potato puree.
9. 9
   Combine cornmeal,flour,sugar,baking powder and salt; add to puree and stir just until combined.
10. 10
    Spoon batter into pans, filling each 3/4 full.
11. 11
    Bake until crisp and golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes; unmold.
12. 12
    Can be prepared 8 hours ahead.
13. 13
    Cool completely.
14. 14
    Wrap in foil.
15. 15
    Rewarm in 350 degree oven for 10 minutes before serving.
16. 16
    Serve warm with butter.