Traditional tattie scones

Double gloucester cheese gives authentic flavour to this British potato side dish.

Recipe «Traditional tattie scones» presented in category Recipes / Vegetarian, to prepare this dish you will need no more 40 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author Gomer would need: 500g kestrel potatoes, peeled, chopped, 1/4 tsp sea salt, 1/4 tsp baking powder, 60g butter, chopped, 2/3 cup plain flour , 1/3 cup grated double gloucester cheese with onion and chives .

Ingredients:

• 500g kestrel potatoes, peeled, chopped 
• 1/4 tsp sea salt 
• 1/4 tsp baking powder 
• 60g butter, chopped 
• 2/3 cup plain flour 
• 1/3 cup grated double gloucester cheese with onion and chives 

Instructions

1. Place potato in a large saucepan. Cover with cold water. Bring to the boil over high heat. Boil for 12 to 15 minutes or until potato is tender. Drain. Transfer to a bowl. Stand for 10 minutes to cool.
2. Mash potato until smooth. Add sea salt, baking powder and 40g butter. Stir to combine. Add flour and cheese. Stir until just combined (don't over mix). Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into 3 balls. Pat each ball out to a 1cm-thick, 12cm round. Cut into quarters.
3. Melt half the remaining butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Add half the scones. Cook for 3 minutes each side or until golden and crisp. Transfer to a baking tray lined with paper towel to drain. Repeat with remaining butter and scones. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.