Potato Flatbread

A Scottish recipe. Potato scones made like  flatbread.

Serve hot with butter, to accompany stew or soup. Eat left-overs cold with jam.

2 baking potatoes, peeled and quartered (about 1-1/4 lb)
1/4 cup butter
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup all-purpose flour (approx)

1. In saucepan of boiling salted water, cook potatoes till tender, 20-25 minutes. Drain.
2. Mash potatoes in a large bowl.
3. Mix in butter, baking powder, salt.
4. Let cool.
5. Mix in flour, in 2 additions, till dough is no longer sticky.
6. Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface.
7. Knead till dough comes together, 10-12 times.
8. Divide dough into 6 pieces.
9. Roll each into 1/4 inch thick round, sprinkling with additional flour if necessary to prevent sticking.
10. Cut each round into quarters.
11. Heat griddle or heavy-bottomed fry pan over medium-high heat till very hot but not smoking.
12. In batches, cook scones on dry griddle, turning once, till golden brown and slightly puffed, 4-6 minutes.