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Potato Scones
These scones have a texture similar to that of mashed potatoes. In Scotland, they are cooked on a griddle and served with breakfast. We added some cheese to this recipe to make the scones even more irresistible.
Martha Stewart Living, February 2012 http://www.marthastewart.com/874311/potato-scones25
- Prep Time 30 minutes
- Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield Makes 8
Ingredients
- 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut into large cubes
- Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus 2 teaspoons for skillet
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 pound Tipperary cheese or sharp white cheddar, diced small (about 1/3 inch)
Directions
- Bring potatoes to a boil in a pot of lightly salted water. Reduce heat, and simmer until fork tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain well.
- While still warm, push potatoes through the large holes of a ricer, or use a potato masher to mash them until smooth (you should have 2 1/2 cups). Stir butter into warm potatoes until combined well. Stir together flour, baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, then stir into potatoes with a wooden spoon until just combined. Form dough into a ball on a lightly floured work surface. Cover with a dish towel, and let cool for 20 minutes.
- Dust rolling pin and work surface with flour, and roll out dough to an 8-by-10-inch rectangle. Sprinkle half with cheese, and fold to create a 4-by-10-inch rectangle. Gently roll out. With a floured knife, cut dough into four 2 1/2-by-4-inch rectangles, then cut each in half diagonally.
- Heat a griddle or a large cast-iron or non-stick skillet over medium heat, and add 1 teaspoon butter. When it has completely melted and is sizzling, cook 4 scones until golden brown and cheese melts, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Keep scones warm in a 200-degree oven while you cook the remaining dough.
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