Instructions

  1. In a large bowl mix the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and nutmeg.
  2. Cut in the butter with 2 knives or a pastry cutter until it resembles coarse meal.
  3. Mash the potato until it is smooth.
  4. Add it to the flour.
  5. Make a well in the center of the flour and add the milk.
  6. Mix it lightly with a fork, adding more milk if needed to make a soft dough.
  7. Put it on a lightly floured surface and knead it until smooth.
  8. Pat it (or roll it) to 1/2 inch thickness or less.
  9. Using a 3 inch cookie cutter (or whatever you use to make 3 inch rounds) cut them out.
  10. Dust a griddle with flour and heat until the flour browns just a bit.
  11. Cook the muffins on the griddle (at medium to medium-high heat) until they are cooked through and golden brown, turning them once.
  12. Serve them hot with your favorite topping.