Potato griddle scones

Name: Potato griddle scones
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: Makes 12 scones
Ingredients: large pinch of grated nutmeg; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 60 g (2 oz) plain flour; 60 g (2 oz) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 500 g (1 lb) potatoes

Preparation info

Makes
12
scones

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
55 min

Appears in

Breakfasts

By Le Cordon Bleu

Published 1998

About

These scones are delicious served with grilled bacon—or simply butter, jam or honey—as a leisurely brunch or breakfast.

Ingredients

500 g (1 lb) potatoes
60 g (2

Vegetarian
Brunch
Breakfast

Method

Peel the potatoes and put them in a large pan of salted water. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until tender, approximately 30–35 minutes. Drain well, then return to the pan to dry over low heat.
Mash the potato until smooth, then beat in the butter. Sift the flour, baking powder, nutmeg and some salt into a bowl. Add the mashed potato and, using