Scotland's renowned potato scones, also known as tattie scones, are a beloved culinary treasure celebrated for their crispy golden exteriors and fluffy, tender interiors. These delightful treats, often enjoyed as a savory breakfast item or afternoon snack, hold a special place in Scottish cuisine and are a staple in many traditional Scottish meals. In this comprehensive article, we embark on a culinary journey to uncover the secrets behind crafting the perfect potato scones, providing a step-by-step guide to creating these delectable delights in the comfort of your own kitchen. With careful attention to detail, we will explore the nuances of ingredient selection, preparation techniques, and cooking methods to ensure that your potato scones turn out just right.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
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
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
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.
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
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.
Tips:
- Use good quality potatoes: Choose potatoes that are firm and starchy, such as Russet or Yukon Gold. This will help the scones hold their shape and give them a fluffy texture.
- Boil the potatoes until they are very soft: This will make them easier to mash and will help the scones be light and airy.
- Mash the potatoes until they are very smooth: This will help to prevent the scones from being lumpy.
- Add the flour gradually: Adding the flour too quickly can make the scones tough. Add it slowly and stir until the dough just comes together.
- Don't overwork the dough: Overworking the dough will make the scones tough. Mix it just until it comes together.
- Chill the dough before shaping: Chilling the dough will help it to hold its shape better when it is cooked.
- Cook the scones in a hot oven: This will help them to rise quickly and evenly.
- Serve the scones warm: Potato scones are best served warm, but they can also be eaten cold.
Conclusion:
Potato scones are a delicious and versatile Scottish dish. They can be served as a breakfast, lunch, or dinner side dish, or even as a snack. They are easy to make and can be customized with a variety of different ingredients. With the tips above, you can make perfect potato scones every time.
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