Irish Potato Scones | Two ingredients | Simple food

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat and adds a different flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

Mash the potato with your hands until smooth.

Add flour to the mashed potato, using regular or self-raising flour.

Mix the flour with a rubber spoon until it becomes less sticky, then use your hands to form a dough.

Continue adding flour until the mixture forms a non-sticky ball.

Flour a wooden board to prevent sticking.

Roll out the dough with a rolling pin to a thin thickness.

Cut out shapes using a shaper or a cup and knife.

Heat a cast iron grill and coat it with butter.

Cook the potato cakes on the grill for about 4 minutes on each side until they are nicely browned.

Serve the potato cakes with a bit of butter and salt on top.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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