POTATO SCONES (SCOTLAND)

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This recipe comes from the 1983 cookbook Traditional British Cooking. This recipe assumes that the potatoes are already cooked and mashed.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Scones

Time 15m

Yield 10 scones, 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 -2 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups whole milk (more or less, enough to mix)
1 lb mashed potatoes

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
  • Put the mashed potatoes in a larger bowl.
  • Knead together enough flour and milk INTO the potatoes to make a stiff dough. The amount of flour will depend on the variety of potato used.
  • On a floured surface, roll out the dough into a very thin sheet.
  • Cut into rounds with a biscuit cutter; prick each round with a fork.
  • Bake on a hot greased griddle 2 or 3 minutes.
  • Turn and cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Serve hot with a pat of butter.

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