Irish Potato Scones
Experience the comforting taste of traditional Irish Potato Scones, a simple yet satisfying recipe that transforms humble ingredients into golden-brown perfection. Made with creamy mashed potatoes, buttery dough, and a hint of baking powder for fluffiness, these scones are uniquely soft inside with a crisp, pan-fried exterior. Quick to prepare, this one-pan dish takes only 30 minutes from start to finish, making it an ideal addition to your breakfast table or a hearty snack. Serve them warm with a smear of butter, a dollop of jam, or alongside a classic full Irish breakfast for an authentic taste of Ireland. Perfect for using up leftover potatoes, these versatile scones bring a touch of rustic charm to any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Potatoes
- 125 grams All-purpose flour
- 50 grams Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil or butter (for frying)
Instructions
Peel, chop, and boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, approximately 15-20 minutes.
Drain the cooked potatoes thoroughly and mash them until smooth. Allow them to cool slightly, but not completely.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, salt, and baking powder. Mix until a soft dough forms.
Gradually add the milk, a tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together. It should be soft but not sticky.
Lightly flour a clean surface and roll the dough out into a circle approximately 1 cm thick.
Cut the dough into triangles, like slicing a pizza, or use a round biscuit cutter for individual scones.
Heat a large frying pan over medium heat and add the vegetable oil or a knob of butter for frying.
Cook the scones in the pan for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and slightly crispy on the outside.
Serve warm with butter, jam, or as a side to a full Irish breakfast.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1552 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.3 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.7 g | 148% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 113 mg | 38% | |
| Sodium | 2880 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 204.7 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.6 g | ||
| Protein | 26.8 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 140 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 2866 mg | 61% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
