Potato Scones Recipe
Enjoy these hearty and comforting Potato Scones for breakfast or as a tasty snack. Made with mashed potatoes and simple pantry staples, these scones are easy to whip up and perfect for using leftover mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 scones 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Scottish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Mashed Potatoes:
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (cooled)
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2–3 tablespoons milk (as needed)
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, flour, baking powder, salt, and softened butter. Add milk gradually if needed.
- Knead Dough: Turn out the dough onto a floured surface, knead gently until smooth.
- Shape and Cook: Roll out the dough, cut into rounds or triangles. Cook on a griddle until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with butter, jam, or as part of a breakfast spread.
Notes
- Enhance flavor with cheddar cheese or herbs.
- Best served fresh; reheat in a skillet or toaster.
- Perfect for using up leftover mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: ~130 kcal
- Sugar: ~0 g
- Sodium: ~150 mg
- Fat: ~5 g
- Saturated Fat: ~3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~2 g
- Trans Fat: ~0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~19 g
- Fiber: ~1 g
- Protein: ~3 g
- Cholesterol: ~12 mg
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