Tray-Baked Potato Scones

Name: Tray-Baked Potato Scones
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 2 h 35 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 500 g All-purpose flour; 180 g Cold butter; 25 g Fresh yeast; 150 ml Lukewarm milk; 3 pcs Eggs (2 for dough, 1 for brushing); 10 g Salt; 2 g Freshly ground black pepper; 100 g Sour cream; 50 g Grated cheese (e.g., Trappist)

Difficulty

medium

Time

2h 35m

Price Category

average

Calories

Medium

This tray-baked potato scone is a true Hungarian classic, perfect for entertaining guests or a hearty snack. The soft, yeasted dough is made with boiled potatoes, which makes it incredibly moist and tender. Baking them in a tray ensures the scones stay together beautifully, developing a golden-brown, crispy crust on top. Prepare this simple yet impressive delicacy, and it's guaranteed to be everyone's favorite!

ingredients

10 Servings

500 g All-purpose flour180 g Cold butter25 g Fresh yeast150 ml Lukewarm milk3 pcs Eggs (2 for dough, 1 for brushing)10 g Salt2 g Freshly ground black pepper100 g Sour cream50 g Grated cheese (e.g., Trappist)

Steps

Prepare Potatoes

Peel the potatoes, cut them into cubes, then boil them in salted water until tender (approx. 20-25 minutes). Drain them and mash them while still warm with a potato masher or fork, then let them cool completely.

Prepare Dough

In a small bowl, crumble the fresh yeast into the lukewarm milk with a pinch of sugar (if using) and let it activate for 5-10 minutes. In a large bowl, mix the flour with salt and pepper. Add the cooled mashed potatoes, cold diced butter, sour cream, 2 eggs, and the activated yeast mixture. Knead the dough thoroughly until it is smooth and elastic (approx. 10-15 minutes). Cover with a kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Shape and Rise

Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C for convection ovens). Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Turn the risen dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll it out to about 2 cm thick. Use a scone cutter or a glass to cut out circles from the dough and arrange them closely together on the baking tray. Cover again and let rise for another 20-30 minutes.

Bake

Whisk the remaining 1 egg and brush it over the tops of the risen scones. Sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Let them cool slightly in the tray before serving.

Extra Tips

► The dough will be even better if you let the mashed potatoes cool completely before mixing them with the other ingredients.

► You can sprinkle the tops of the scones with sesame seeds or caraway seeds instead of cheese, or even both.

► If you don't have fresh yeast, you can use 7g of dried yeast, which can be mixed directly with the flour.

Nutrition

	Per 100g	Per Serving 150g
Calories	280kcal	420kcal
Protein	8g	12g
Fat	12g	18g
Carbohydrate	35g	53g
Fiber	2g	3g
Sugar	1g	2g