Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (450g) mashed potatoes, chilled and skinless
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp (28g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) fine sea salt
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) vegetable oil

Instructions:

  1. Combine the chilled mashed potatoes, softened butter, and salt in a large bowl. Gradually fold in the flour using a wooden spoon until a stiff, smooth, non-sticky dough forms. Avoid over-mixing.
  2. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Use a rolling pin to flatten the dough into a circle approximately 1/4 inch (0.6cm) thick.
  3. Use a circular cutter or a glass to stamp out uniform rounds from the dough.
  4. Heat the vegetable oil in a cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
  5. Fry the scones for 3-5 minutes per side until they exhibit a mahogany-colored crust and smell slightly nutty.