If you are looking for a recipe on how to make Scottish Potato Scones, then this is it!
Scottish Potato Scones are heavy, beautiful buttery scones that are the perfect comfort food on a cold day. These potato scones are delicious regardless of their simplicity so don’t judge these and think that there’s nothing special on them! Have a bite on them and you’ll see!
By the way, these are more like old-fashioned griddle cakes than scones and they are perfect to enjoy on a winter’s night!
This recipe makes 10 small or 8 medium scones. Serve them hot from the oven with lashings of butter. Yummy!
Method
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Place the mashed potato in a bowl and mix in the butter, egg, and salt.
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Sift the self-raising flour well. Gradually add the flour to the mashed potato mix. You may not need all of the flour.
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Knead gently, divide into equal 10 balls (or 8 depending on how big you want them).
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Press gently to flatten and fry in a frying pan for a couple of minutes each side and cook until brown.
Recipe Hints and Tips:
- Potato Scones are suitable to freeze for up to three months.
- Serve the Scottish Potato Scones with fresh butter!
