Herbed Supper Scones

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound mealy potatoes
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
• 1/4 teaspoon savory
• 1/4 teaspoon marjoram
• 1/4 teaspoon powdered sage
• oil for frying

Method

Boil or bake the potatoes, then mash them really well. Mix the flour, salt, oil and herbs with the potatoes. On a floured board, roll this dough to a thickness of about 1/4 inch. Cut into triangles 3 or 4 inches wide. Fry in very hot oil on both sides until light golden. Drain and serve with butter and a hot sweet coffee.