Potato Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Cook potatoes in their skins until soft.
2. 2
   Drain and mash.
3. 3
   Preheat oven to 400F/200C.
4. 4
   Mix flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
5. 5
   Cut up butter into small pies and mix into flour with hands until you get a sandy/crumbly texture.
6. 6
   Mix in caraway/dill seeds and cheese here if using.
7. 7
   Add mashed potatoes and work into the dough.
8. 8
   Add a tablespoon of milk if needed to help make dough formable (might not need milk if using leftover mashed potatoes that are creamy).
9. 9
   Roll out in into a plump cylinder and cut dough into 4 equal pieces.
10. 10
    Form each into scones, place on a greased baking sheet (or on wax paper).
11. 11
    Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.