Tattie Scones

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Potato Scones are a traditional Scottish breakfast dish known as Tattie Scones. It is incredibly easy to make with just a handful of ingredients and a hot pan.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Scottish

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: Servings

Calories: 96kcal

Author: Radwa

Equipment

Skillet
Rolling Pin
Mixing bowl
Kitchen scales

Ingredients

2 large potatoes
1 cup self-rising Flour
1 tablespoon butter
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Prepping The Potatoes: Peel, wash and then cut the potatoes into small pieces.
Place the chopped potatoes in a pot filled with enough cold water to cover the potatoes, bring to a boil, and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes or until the potatoes are soft.
Drain the potatoes, put them in a large bowl and then mash them with a potato masher.
Add the butter, salt and pepper and mix until combined.
Making the Dough: Now, add the flour to these mashed potatoes until a dough forms. Knead the dough slightly and divide it into 3 even-sized balls.
Roll the balls individually into about 20cm diameter and 5mm thickness circle on a lightly floured surface. You should repeatedly flour the surface for every ball you roll to prevent the dough from sticking to the surface.
Once the 3 balls are made into circles, it's time to cut them up. Cut each circle into quarters, which will, in-turn make 4 even-sized triangles.
Cook the scones: Brush the skillet with some oil and heat it over medium-high heat. Once hot, transfer the triangles to the hot skillet and cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
Remove from the heat and allow to cool on a wire rack.

Notes

If you’re using leftover mashed potatoes, you’ll need to warm them before using them to get a nice dough.
To make this recipe gluten-free use gluten-free flour instead.

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