Description
Scottish Potato Scones are a simple, plant-based recipe that offers a soft, fluffy interior and a lightly crispy exterior. With everyday ingredients and quick preparation, these scones bring the authentic taste and comfort of traditional Scottish fare to your breakfast or snack time. Perfect served warm with plant-based butter, jam, or alongside savory smoked turkey slices or sautéed mushrooms.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Cooked Potatoes – 2 cups, peeled and mashed
- All-Purpose Flour – 1 1/2 cups (or gluten-free baking blend as an option)
- Baking Powder (natural) – 1 tsp
- Salt – 1/2 tsp
- Plant-Based Butter – 3 tbsp, cold and cut into small pieces
- Plant-Based Milk – 1/2 cup, cold
- Natural Gelling Agent – 1/2 tsp
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Start by boiling peeled potatoes until tender, then mash them smoothly without lumps. Let the mashed potatoes cool completely before proceeding to ensure your dough doesn’t become sticky or too soft.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder (natural), salt, and natural gelling agent evenly. This mix will give the scones their structure and lightness.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Add the cooled mashed potatoes and cold plant-based butter cut into small pieces to the dry mixture. Use your hands or a pastry cutter to blend until crumbly. Gradually pour in plant-based milk while gently kneading to form a soft, slightly sticky dough.
- Shape the Dough: Place the dough onto a floured surface and roll it gently into a 1/2 inch thick circle. Use a knife or a pizza cutter to divide the dough into triangle-shaped scones for that classic look.
- Cook the Scones: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with plant-based butter. Cook each scone for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure even cooking.
Notes
- Use cold plant-based butter to create flaky layers and a tender crumb.
- Do not overwork the dough to keep scones light and airy.
- Roll the dough to an even thickness for uniform cooking and perfect texture.
- Keep the skillet medium hot for a crispy crust without burning.
- Let the dough rest slightly before cooking to improve texture and flavor absorption.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Scottish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Scottish Potato Scones, plant-based scones, gluten free scones, breakfast scones, traditional Scottish recipe
