Potato and Cheese Scones

• all-purpose flour↗1 1⁄2 cups
• baking powder↗2 1⁄4 teaspoons
• salt↗3⁄4 teaspoon
• cold hard butter or 1/4 cup margarine1⁄4 cup
• sharp cheddar cheese, grated↗1⁄3 cup
• leftover mashed potatoes2⁄3 cup
• milk↗1⁄4 cup
• egg yolk, fork-beaten (optional)↗1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl.

2. 2

   Cut in butter (or margarine) until consistency of coarse crumbs.

3. 3

   Add cheese. Stir.

4. 4

   Combine potatoes and milk in small bowl. Add to flour mixture. Stir until soft dough forms. Turn out onto lightly floured surface. Knead 6 times.

5. 5

   Shape into flat disc. Roll or press out to 8 inch circle, about 1/2 inch thick. Place on greased baking sheet.

6. 6

   Brush surface with egg yolk. Score circle into 6 wedges. Bake in 425 degree F oven for about 20 minutes until risen and golden.

7. 7

   Cut or break apart at score marks.