Potato Scones This recipe doesn't resemble what you think of as a traditional scone - it comes out more like a potato pancake - but it has traditional origins in Scotland. Warmed leftover mashed potatoes work well in this recipe, adapted from "A Taste of Scotland." Yields: 16 scones Preparation time: 40 minutes Ingredients: 2 cups warm mashed potatoes 3 tablespoons melted butter or bacon fat 2/3 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon salt Butter, honey or pancake syrup Blend the potatoes with the butter or bacon fat in a mixing bowl. Stir in as much of the flour as the potatoes will take without becoming too dry. Turn out on a floured surface; roll to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into circles; prick tops with a fork. Heat a greased cast-iron griddle or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook scones until brown on one side, about 5 minutes. Turn; cook to brown other side, 5 minutes. Serve warm with butter, honey or syrup.