Irish Potato Scones

Serves: 3 -4 ,

2 cups boiled mashed potatoes
2/3 cup flour
3 tablespoons melted bacon fat (NOT margarine) or 3 tablespoons butter (NOT margarine)
1/2 teaspoon salt

Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins

1. Mash potatoes well, add real butter and salt.

2. Add as much flour as potatoes will take without becoming too
dry.

3. Turn out onto a floured board, roll until ¼ inch in
thickness.

4. Cut into circles, approximately 2 1/2 inch in diameter.

5. Prick all over with a fork.

6. Cook on a hot dry griddle or heavy pan dusted with a little
flour.

7. When they brown with small darker spots appearing, they are
cooked.

8. Serve hot off the griddle with maple syrup, golden syrup,
honey or butter.

9. Wrap uneaten scones in greaseproof paper and refrigerate.