Tattie Scones
This easy Tattie Scones recipe shows you how to make soft, fluffy Scottish potato scones in under 30 minutes. Made with mashed potatoes and cooked on a griddle or skillet, these homemade potato scones are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a savory snack.
Servings 6 scones
Calories 198kcal
Ingredients
- 500 grams / 2 large potatoes peeled and roughly chopped
- 120 grams / ¾ cup plain flour
- 2 grams / ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 25 grams / 2 tablespoons butter room temperature
- ½ pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Place the potatoes into a pot and top with enough water to almost cover them.
- Place on medium high temperature and cover, cooking until the potatoes are easily pierced, approximately 15 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and drain completely.
- Set aside until cold.
- Toss in the butter to the potatoes and mash until smooth.
- Toss in 102 grams / ⅔ cup of the flour, baking powder and salt and stir until it is a stiff dough.
- Turn out onto a lightly floured work surface.
- Shape dough lightly and roll out to a ½-inch-thick circle. Cut into your preferred shape or 6 equal wedges.
- Heat a griddle or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and toss in 1 teaspoon butter.
- Working in batches, cook scones on the hot griddle until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
- Serve hot as is, with a little butter or alongside a full British spread for a hefty breakfast.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Flour: Plain or all purpose flour helps give our scones structure. If you prefer, you can substitute with self raising flour in equal measure and leave out the baking powder.
- You can use leftover mashed potatoes: If you have some that are mashed that aren’t too creamy (if a lot of milk or cram has been added it could make the scones ‘gummy’ in texture).
- You can freeze them: Wrap cooked and cooled scones tightly or place in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Size of the pan used here: The scones were cooked in a pan with a diameter of 30 centimeters or 12 inches.
Nutrition
Calories: 198kcal