Potato scones
Ingredients
- Half pound (225g) boiled and mashed potatoes, King Edwards if you can get them.
- 2.5oz (65g) plain or all-purpose flour
- 1oz (25g) Butter
- Half teaspoon salt
- Pinch of pepper
- Quarter Teaspoon of baking Powder
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender.
- Drain the potatoes and mash them with the butter, salt, pepper and baking powder.
- Mix in the flour to make a stiff dough. The exact amount of flour will depend on the type of potatoes used.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to around 5 to 6 mm thickness.
- Cut into rounds, use a saucer or small tea plate as a guide.
- Prick all over with a fork and score the dough to mark 4 equal wedges.
- Cook in a heavy pan or griddle which has been very lightly greased.
- Cook each side for about three minutes on a medium heat until the scones are golden brown.
Recipe Notes
multiply recipe by 4 to make 8 circles
Use the adjustable rolling pin that Ginny gave us
Source
http://foodanddrink.scotsman.com/recipes/traditional-scottish-recipe-potato-scones/
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