Potato Scones

St. Patrick's Day - Holidays and Events

Coming from an Irish and Scottish background, these scones are the perfect side with any breakfast meal as well as a family favorite! Enjoy. Add onion, pepper, or any other spices for flavor. Serve with butter.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 scones

Potato Scones

Ingredients

1 pound cooked potatoes

4 ounces self-rising flour

2 ounces butter

½ pinch salt

Irish Eggs

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Directions

Step 1

Heat a lightly greased griddle or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Mash potatoes with flour butter and salt until a stiff dough forms.

Step 3

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Knead dough lightly and roll dough out to about 1/2-inch thick. Cut into six triangular wedges.

Step 4

Working in batches cook scones turning once on hot griddle until golden brown 4 to 5 minutes per side.

Nutritional Information

Potato Scones

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 198.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.2g 6%

Carbohydrates: 29g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 1.9g 8%

Sugars: 0.7g

Fat: 7.8g 12%

Saturated Fat: 4.8g 24%

Cholesterol: 20.1mg 7%

Vitamin A Iu: 235.5IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.8mg 22%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 13%

Vitamin C: 5.6mg 9%

Folate: 43.7mcg 11%

Calcium: 71.4mg 7%

Iron: 1.1mg 6%

Magnesium: 18.9mg 7%

Potassium: 273.6mg 8%

Sodium: 307.5mg 12%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 20%

Calories From Fat: 70.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.