irish herb "scones" (potato pancakes)

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12 Pinches
Vallèe du Willamette, OR
Updated on Jul 15, 2015

From OldFashionedLiving.com. These are a potato pancake not a scone: very small amount of flour, no leavening, no milk or cream. Perhaps Irish "scones" are something entirely different than what I am accustomed to. Regardless-enjoy your Irish "Scone" Pancakes! PS you can most certainly use fresh herbs in place of the dried!

prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top
yield Yield: about 4-6 potato pancakes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes, at room temperature (or instant potatoes)
  • 4 tablespoons flour, + more for dusting
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill or fresh dill
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried summer savory
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried sage
  • - oil/butter for frying
  • - sour cream

How To Make irish herb "scones" (potato pancakes)

  • Step 1
    Combine all ingredients (*except* for the oil/butter used for frying) in a large mixing bowl.
  • Step 2
    Heat up a skillet (cast iron this time) on medium heat. Add oil and/or butter and melt; about 1-2 tablespoons.
  • Step 3
    Shape the potato mixture into patties. Lightly dust the potato pancakes with flour. Fry until golden brown; approximately 5 minutes. Turn over, lightly dust with more flour and cook another 5 minutes. Do not crowd the potatoes when frying. Cook in batches.
  • Step 4
    Serve the Irish "scone" pancakes with sour cream on the side, if desired.

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