In the realm of culinary tradition, few delights can rival the charm and comforting warmth of grandma's Scottish scones. These delectable pastries, with their tender crumb, golden-brown crust, and irresistible buttery flavor, have been a beloved part of Scottish cuisine for generations. Whether enjoyed as a hearty breakfast treat, a midday snack, or a delightful dessert, Scottish scones have a special place in the hearts of those who cherish the taste of home. In this article, we will embark on a delightful journey to discover the secrets behind creating the perfect grandma's Scottish scones, exploring the traditional ingredients, techniques, and variations that make this classic recipe so timeless and cherished.
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GRANDMA JOHNSON'S SCONES
A basic scone recipe that really does the trick. Tried and tested through 3 generations of kids. Simply the best anywhere!
Provided by Rob
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Scone Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, blend the sour cream and baking soda, and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar, and salt. Cut in the butter. Stir the sour cream mixture and egg into the flour mixture until just moistened. Mix in the raisins.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead briefly. Roll or pat dough into a 3/4 inch thick round. Cut into 12 wedges, and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown on the bottom.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.3 calories, Carbohydrate 60.4 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 485.9 mg, Sugar 25 g
GRANDMA'S SCOTTISH SHORTBREAD
My Scottish grandmother was renowned for her baking, and one of the highlights whenever we visited my grandparents was her bringing out the baking tin. Her shortbread cookies were my favorite, and now, whenever I make them, I remember her. This is not a thin, crispy dessert shortbread; it's a deep bar that is best served with a cup of tea. -Jane Kelly, Wayland, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300°. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Combine flours; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Press dough into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Prick with a fork., Bake until light brown, 45-50 minutes. Cut into 48 bars or triangles while warm. Cool completely on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 61mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
WORLD'S BEST SCONES! FROM SCOTLAND TO THE SAVOY TO THE U.S.
My grandmother is Scottish and her family made GREAT scones.... In search of the best scone recipe in the world I have adapted their recipe with my own touches and with the famous scone recipe from the world renowned Savoy hotel in London. I now believe I have adapted the BEST SCONE RECIPE IN THE WORLD!
Provided by FRIENDLYFOOD
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Scone Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Sift the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt into a large bowl. Cut in butter using a pastry blender or rubbing between your fingers until it is in pea sized lumps. Stir in the currants. Mix together 1/2 cup milk and sour cream in a measuring cup. Pour all at once into the dry ingredients, and stir gently until well blended. Overworking the dough results in terrible scones!
- With floured hands, pat scone dough into balls 2 to 3 inches across, depending on what size you want. Place onto a greased baking sheet, and flatten lightly. Let the scones barely touch each other. Whisk together the egg and 1 tablespoon of milk. Brush the tops of the scones with the egg wash. Let them rest for about 10 minutes.
- Bake for 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until the tops are golden brown, not deep brown. Break each scone apart, or slice in half. Serve with butter or clotted cream and a selection of jams - or even plain.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35.4 g, Cholesterol 46.9 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 238 mg, Sugar 13.2 g
GRANDMA'S SCONE RECIPE
Use this easy scone recipe to make sweet or savoury scones! You can add in fruit, cheese, or other flavours to suit your taste, or make them plain.
Provided by Sonja Bolger
Time 27m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Turn the oven to approximately 180C Fan/200C normal (350/390F)
- Sift flour and baking powder into a bowl
- Slice butter thinly or grate into the bowl
- Rub the butter into the flour with your fingers
- Add milk gradually and use a fork to bring the mixture together
- Tip onto a floured mat or benchtop
- Use your fingertips to bring together more and the flatten out
- Cut into even triangles or squares, or use a cookie cutter
- You can brush with milk or egg on the top if you like but not necessary
- Bake in the middle of the oven for approximately 10-15 minutes, depending on the heat of your oven. I usually do mine for around 12 minutes. Check the bottom of one is slightly browned which will tell you they're ready.
- Put on a wire rack to cool
- Store in an airtight container or wrap in a tea towel to keep them soft
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 14 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 5 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 486 milligrams sodium, Sugar 0 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams unsaturated fat
GRANDMA NOON'S SCOTTISH SCONES
This traditional recipe was brought to North America by my Great Grandmother Noon. We love it; it's rich and crumbly, the perfect accompaniment for afternoon tea. It's a real Scottish type of scone-- it's a bit sweet and dense. I suppose you could add raisins to it-- but Grandma Noon might come back and haunt you...
Provided by Auntie Mags
Categories Scones
Time 40m
Yield 10 scones
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Mix dry ingredients together.
- Cut in shortening until mixture resembles a bowl of small marbles.
- Add milk and beaten egg white and blend well. Add more milk slowly if mixture is dry.
- Turn onto floured cutting board.
- Knead slightly.
- Roll out 1 inch thick.
- Brush with egg yolk evenly over top.
- Cut into diamond shapes.
- Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 to 20 minutes until top is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.5, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 20, Sodium 305, Carbohydrate 61.5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 21.5, Protein 6.6
GRANDMA'S SCONES
Make and share this Grandma's Scones recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Lavender Lynn
Categories Scones
Time 30m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, blend the sour cream and baking soda, and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar, and salt.
- Cut in the butterl.
- Stir the sour cream mixture and egg into the flour mixture until just moistened.
- Mix in the dried fruit.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead briefly.
- Roll or pat dough into a 3/4 inch thick round.
- Cut into 12 wedges, and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Baking 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown on the bottom.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.6, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 12.1, Cholesterol 66.1, Sodium 519.7, Carbohydrate 60.7, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 17.4, Protein 5.8
Tips:
- Use unsalted butter and bring it to room temperature before starting. This will help the scones to be light and fluffy.
- Don't overwork the dough. Overworking the dough will make the scones tough.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the scones. This will help to prevent the scones from crumbling.
- Bake the scones until they are golden brown. Overbaking the scones will make them dry.
- Serve the scones warm with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include butter, jam, cream, and fruit.
Conclusion:
These Scottish scones are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. With a few simple ingredients, you can have a batch of fresh scones ready in no time. Whether you're enjoying them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, these scones are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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