Potato scones recipe
This potato scone recipe is inspired by a traditional Irish farl or potato cakes, they're made with four simple ingredients; potatoes, flour, butter and oil and are excellent served as part of a hearty breakfast or enjoyed on their own as a snack.
See method- Serves 6
- 5 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook
- 95 calories / serving
Ingredients
- 250g floury potatoes, such as Maris Piper
- 25g butter
- 50g self-raising flour
- 1 tsp sunflower oil
Each serving contains
- Energy
- 395kJ 95.0kcal
- Fat
- 4g
- Saturates
- 2g
- Salt
- 0.5g
- Sugars
- 1g
of the Reference intake
Carbohydrate 13.5gProtein 1.6gFibre 1.1g
Method
- Boil the potatoes until tender. Drain and mash with the butter. Add the flour, season, and mix together well. Turn onto a floured board. Roll out to an 18cm circle and cut into 6 triangles.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan and add the potato scones. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side until golden. Serve with grilled tomatoes and mushrooms or bacon, sausages, and poached eggs.
- Tip: These are quick to make with leftover potato and delicious served with poached eggs and bacon or sausages and mushrooms.
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