POTATO SCONES

By Ellen Bales
@Starwriter

Another version of the popular British/Scottish scone. Some call it bread, some call it dessert, but no matter what you call it, it is scrumptious!
Recipe & Photo: wpgriffin.com

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Serves:

8-12

Prep:

10 Min

Cook:

15 Min

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

1: egg yolk
1 pinch: granulated sugar
2/3 c: whole wheat flour
4 tsp: baking powder
1/3 c: butter
3/4 c: mashed potatoes
1/4 c: white sugar
1/8 tsp: nutmeg
1 tsp: salt
3/4 c: milk
1 2/3 c: all purpose flour
1: egg white, lightly beaten
1: whole egg
1/3 c: raisins or candied mixed fruit

How to Make POTATO SCONES

Step-by-Step

1In a large bowl, combine flours, salt, baking powder, 1/4 cup sugar and nutmeg. Cut in butter until mixture is the consistency of cornmeal. Stir in raisins or fruit.
2In a medium bowl, combine potato, whole egg, yolk, and milk. Whisk until no lumps remain. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add liquid all at once. Stir with a fork to make a soft, slightly sticky dough. If necessary add 1-2 Tbsp. more milk.
3Press lightly into a ball and knead gently on a floured surface about six times. Roll out dough to 1/2 inch thickness; cut into triangles. Place on an ungreased baking sheet and brush with slightly beaten egg white and sprinkle with a pinch of sugar.
4Bake in a preheated 450-degree oven for 13-15 minutes or until golden. Serve with butter or jam.