**Scottish Potato Scones: A Culinary Journey to Scotland's Beloved Breakfast Dish**
Scottish potato scones are a delectable breakfast staple in Scotland, cherished for their crispy golden crust and soft, fluffy interior. These tantalizing scones are crafted using a combination of mashed potatoes, flour, and butter, resulting in a delightful symphony of textures and flavors. Savor the comforting aroma of freshly baked potato scones, a true testament to Scottish culinary heritage. This article presents a comprehensive guide to preparing these iconic scones, offering three irresistible variations: the classic Scottish potato scones, the hearty bacon and cheese potato scones, and the vegetarian-friendly sweet potato and chive potato scones. Embark on a culinary journey to explore the diverse flavors and textures of Scottish potato scones, a cherished tradition that promises to delight your taste buds.
POTATO SCONES
Coming from an Irish and Scottish background, these scones are the perfect side with any breakfast meal as well as a family favorite! Enjoy. Add onion, pepper, or any other spices for flavor. Serve with butter.
Provided by Lindsay O.
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat a lightly greased griddle or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Mash potatoes with flour, butter, and salt until a stiff dough forms.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Knead dough lightly and roll dough out to about 1/2-inch thick. Cut into six triangular wedges.
- Working in batches, cook scones, turning once on hot griddle until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 20.1 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 307.5 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
TRADITIONAL SCOTTISH TATTIE SCONES RECIPE
These homemade Scottish Tattie Scones are much better than the bought variety! Use this quick and easy traditional recipe to make your own potato scones and enjoy them for breakfast or as a snack.
Provided by Phil & Sonja
Categories Savoury Recipes
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Peel and boil potatoes, or boil with skins on and remove after. Use similar sized potatoes or cut to the smallest size.
- Drain potatoes and allow them to air dry for a few minutes
- Add in room temperature butter and mash into the potato. If you have a potato ricer you can use this instead and then mix the butter in.
- Add the flour a few tablespoons at a time until it forms a stiff dough. You may not need to use all of it.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and separate into 3 balls. If the potatoes are still hot or very warm then allow to cool slightly before moving on to the next step.
- Take each ball and pat it out into a flat circle, constantly turning and lightly flouring each side so that it doesn't stick. Once it's big enough you can use a small plate on top to cut the rough edges into a perfect circle. Remember to keep turning and flouring.
- Prick all over with a fork and then either cut into four or score but don't cut right through. If your dough is holding together well you can fry it as one large round and then cut after, or if you find it easier fry the tattie scones separately.
- Heat a large, flat-bottomed pan on the stove until hot, then turn down to a medium-low heat. Do not grease the pan as the butter will end up burning. If your scone is lightly dusted in flour it won't stick.
- Use a spatula/fish slice to move the scone/s into the pan and fry on each side for 3-4 minutes. Keep an eye on the colour and if it's browning too quickly then turn the heat down. You can flip more than once.
- Remove and allow to cool before eating with butter and jam if you like, or return to the pan with some butter to fry. The scones can be kept in an airtight container and fried later or warmed in the toaster. They can also be frozen.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Carbohydrate 17 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 4 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 2 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 18 milligrams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 1 grams unsaturated fat
SCOTTISH TATTIE SCONES
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 400 F (200 C/Gas Mark 6).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 4 g, ServingSize Serves 6 depending on size, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
POTATO SCONES (SCOTLAND)
This recipe comes from the 1983 cookbook Traditional British Cooking. This recipe assumes that the potatoes are already cooked and mashed.
Provided by Sydney Mike
Categories Scones
Time 15m
Yield 10 scones, 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
- Put the mashed potatoes in a larger bowl.
- Knead together enough flour and milk INTO the potatoes to make a stiff dough. The amount of flour will depend on the variety of potato used.
- On a floured surface, roll out the dough into a very thin sheet.
- Cut into rounds with a biscuit cutter; prick each round with a fork.
- Bake on a hot greased griddle 2 or 3 minutes.
- Turn and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Serve hot with a pat of butter.
POTATO SCONES
These scones have a texture similar to that of mashed potatoes. In Scotland, they are cooked on a griddle and served with breakfast. We added some cheese to this recipe to make the scones even more irresistible.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield Makes 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring potatoes to a boil in a pot of lightly salted water. Reduce heat, and simmer until fork tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain well.
- While still warm, push potatoes through the large holes of a ricer, or use a potato masher to mash them until smooth (you should have 2 1/2 cups). Stir butter into warm potatoes until combined well. Stir together flour, baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, then stir into potatoes with a wooden spoon until just combined. Form dough into a ball on a lightly floured work surface. Cover with a dish towel, and let cool for 20 minutes.
- Dust rolling pin and work surface with flour, and roll out dough to an 8-by-10-inch rectangle. Sprinkle half with cheese, and fold to create a 4-by-10-inch rectangle. Gently roll out. With a floured knife, cut dough into four 2 1/2-by-4-inch rectangles, then cut each in half diagonally.
- Heat a griddle or a large cast-iron or non-stick skillet over medium heat, and add 1 teaspoon butter. When it has completely melted and is sizzling, cook 4 scones until golden brown and cheese melts, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Keep scones warm in a 200 degree oven while you cook the remaining dough.
EASY POTATO SCONES
Topped with crisp bacon and grated mature cheddar, these simple pan-fried potato scones make a hearty brunch for friends
Provided by Lulu Grimes
Categories Breakfast
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook the potatoes in plenty of salted simmering water until tender. Drain well and mash. Sift the flour and baking powder into a bowl, add the butter, milk, eggs, mash and plenty of seasoning and mix to a sticky dough.
- Heat some butter and a little oil in a large frying pan. Fry dollops of the mixture as you would Scotch pancakes for 3 mins on each side until browned. You may need to do this in 2 batches so keep the fried ones warm in the oven. Serve with crisp bacon and grated mature cheddar, or blue cheese and a drizzle of honey.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 426 calories, Fat 22 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 51 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium
POTATO SCONES
Make sure you have a griddle for this recipie
Provided by bakingchef15
Time 15m
Yield Makes Pieces
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mash potatoes, add salt and butter and flour to give a stiff mixture.
- Turn out onto floured surface, knead lightly and roll out to a thickness of 1cm (1/2inch).
- Cut into triangles and cook on a hot greased griddle for 4-5 min on each side.
- Serve hot
Tips:
- For the best results, use cold butter. This will help to create a flaky texture.
- Be sure to work the dough quickly and gently. Overworking the dough will make the scones tough.
- If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour. If the dough is too dry, add a little more milk.
- Don't overcook the scones. They should be cooked through but still slightly soft in the center.
- Serve the scones warm with butter, jam, or cream.
Conclusion:
Scottish potato scones are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like them plain or topped with your favorite ingredients, potato scones are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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