Potato Thyme Scones

Directions

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   1. Peel potatoes then cut them into cubes. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook the potatoes until they are soft enough to mash. This will take 10-20 minutes depending on the size of the cubes. Test with a fork to make sure they are done.
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   2. Drain off the water. Mash the cooked potatoes using a potato masher or mixer.
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   3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the egg, oil, baking powder, nutmeg and salt and mix well.
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   4. Add the whole wheat flour into the mixture and mix well until it forms a crumbly dough.
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   5. Add the mashed potatoes and mix some more.
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   6. Put the thyme in and fold it in with a spoon.
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   7. Preheat oven to 390 F/200 C.
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   8. Line a baking tray with parchment/baking paper.
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   9. Using your hands, form 8 evenly-sized balls from the dough. Lay them out on the baking tray and make them a little flatter by pushing on them with your fingers.
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    10. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
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    Tip: You can eat these scones warm or cold. And with some butter on them they taste even better