Homemade potato smiley

A recreation of the classic school favourite, these potato smiley faces are the perfect comfort food without the added guilt.

This recipe was created by Branston NPD team.

SEASON

Autumn/Winter

COMPLEXITY

Simple

PREPARATION TIME

25 minutes

COOKING TIME

20-25 minutes

SERVES

Serves 25

Ingredients

800g potatoes (Maris Piper works well)
1 tsp salt
5 tbsp breadcrumbs
1 egg (beaten)
3 tbsp plain flour
1 tbsp cornflour

Method

Peel and boil the potatoes until soft. Mash and place in a bowl.

Combine the salt with the breadcrumbs and add to the mash.

Add the beaten egg and mix through to form a very wet dough.

Sieve in the flour and cornflour and use your hands to form a dough. If it is too wet add a little more flour.

Cover and place in the fridge for 30 mins or longer. Dough can be made in advance and kept in fridge until required.

Preheat oven to 180˚C / Fan 160°C / Gas 4.

Place a sheet of baking paper on a board and sprinkle a generous amount of flour on it. Roll out the dough to the thickness of a pound coin.

Using a round cookie cutter, cut out the circles and place on a baking tray lined with baking paper.

Use a straw to make the holes for the eyes and a tbsp to make the mouth.

Place in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until cooked.

Use different shaped cookie cutters (eg Christmas trees and stars) for various festive seasons.

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