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Potato Scones Recipe

"These pretty biscuit-like wedges are very moist and flavorful," notes Judie Anglen, Riverton, Wyoming. "They're tasty slathered with butter, honey or jam...or use them as a base for creamed dishes," she suggests.

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Potato Scones Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 10-12 Servings

15 15 30

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons cold butter
1 cup mashed potatoes (with added milk and butter)
1/3 cup milk
1 egg

Directions

In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine potatoes, milk and egg; stir into the crumb mixture until a soft dough forms. Turn onto a floured surface; knead gently 10-12 minutes or until no longer sticky. Gently pat or roll dough into a 9-in. circle about 3/4 in. thick. Cut into 10-12 wedges. Separate wedges and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: 10-12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 130 calories, 4 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 28 mg cholesterol, 386 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Potato Scones in Quick Cooking September/October 1999, p47