SINGIN' HINNIES - NORTHUMBRIAN TEA-TIME GRIDDLE CAKES/SCONES
Served warm and oozing with butter, these fabulous fruity griddlecakes make a great treat for breakfast or afternoon tea. I remember my grandmother making these when I was little; she lived in a very old stone cottage in Northumberland, and made these on a huge cast iron black griddle, or girdle as they were also called! We used to eat them hot from the griddle, with butter - in front of a roaring wood fire during the winter months. Singin' hinnies are a type of fried fruit scone or griddle cake, so called as they 'sing' and sizzle whilst cooking. 'Hinny' is a Northern term for endearment used especially to children - my grandmother used to call me "hinny". Similar to singin' hinnies are Northumbrian griddle cakes, also known as Gosforth gridies. If you are making them for a children's party or at Christmas, put coins that have been briefly boiled, then wrapped in greaseproof paper, in the middle of some of the singin' hinnies.
Provided by French Tart
Categories Scones
Time 40m
Yield 8-12 Singin' Hinnies, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sift together the flour, raising powders and salt.
- Rub in the butter and lard/vegetable fat, and then mix in the fruit.
- Add enough milk to make a firm dough. Roll out, and then cut into rounds of about 3" or 6cm in diameter.
- Grease the heated griddle (or a heavy frying pan or skillet) with lard or dripping thoroughly. Put on the cakes and turn them when the underneath is a nice mottled brown. Keep the singin' hinnies warm in the oven until they are all cooked.
- Cut in half and put a big knob of butter in the middle. Serve immediately.
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[email protected]These scones are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of sugar next time I make them.
opiata manas
[email protected]These scones are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends. I love that I can use different flavorings to create different variations. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.
Moiz Waseem
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my scones came out too dense. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Inna Dugmad
[email protected]Wow, these scones are incredible! The texture is so light and fluffy, and the flavor is out of this world. I can't believe I've never had them before.
Ariyan Ahmed Sohan
[email protected]Meh, these scones were just okay. They weren't bad, but they weren't anything special either. I probably won't make them again.
Rengokusright nut
[email protected]Absolutely delicious! These Singin' Hinnies were the perfect treat for my afternoon tea. The texture was light and fluffy, and the flavor was divine.
Tee Gee
[email protected]Not a fan of these scones. I found them to be too dry and crumbly. The flavor was also a bit bland for my taste.
Piynak Mongiya
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to follow and the ingredients are easy to find. I'll definitely be making these scones again.
Sharon Sandstrom
[email protected]These scones were a delightful surprise! I've never had anything like them before. The combination of flavors and textures was simply amazing.
Esha Islam
[email protected]My first attempt at making Singin' Hinnies was a disaster! The dough was too sticky and the scones came out flat and dense. I'll need to practice more before I can master this recipe.
Bilawal Usman
[email protected]Wow! Just wow! These Singin' Hinnies are the best scones I've ever had. The texture was perfect and the flavor was incredible. I'll be making these again and again.
Keveon Strong
[email protected]Not bad, but not amazing either. The texture was a bit too dense for my liking and the flavor was somewhat bland. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
CJKing21 Dripp_King
[email protected]These Singin' Hinnies were a hit at my tea party! They were so light and fluffy, and the hint of lemon added a delightful touch. My guests couldn't get enough of them.
Bikkitmg Bikki Tamang
[email protected]Tried this recipe and it came out perfectly! My family loved the crispy edges and the fluffy, tender centers. The dough was easy to work with and the cooking time was spot on.
Amaya Evans
[email protected]A taste of heaven! These Singin' Hinnies melted in my mouth and left me craving more. The perfect balance of sweetness and a hint of tang from the lemon zest made them irresistible. I'm definitely adding this recipe to my regular baking rotation.