Scottish scones are a delightful and iconic part of Scottish cuisine, enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. These delectable treats are known for their crumbly texture, slightly sweet flavor, and the ability to be enjoyed on their own or with a variety of accompaniments. The history of Scottish scones can be traced back centuries, with early recipes dating back to the 16th century. Over the years, Scottish scones have evolved and diversified, resulting in a range of variations and interpretations across different regions of Scotland. Whether you prefer traditional plain scones, fruit scones bursting with juicy berries, or savory cheese scones, there's a Scottish scone for every palate.
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SCOTTISH OAT SCONES
These are delicious and won't last long.
Provided by Carol
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Scone Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, salt, and currants. Make a well in the center. In a small bowl, beat egg until frothy, and stir in melted butter and milk. Pour into the well, and mix to create a soft dough. Pat dough into two 1/2 inch thick circles. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Score 8 wedges into each circle of dough.
- Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until risen and browned. Split wedges, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Cholesterol 27.3 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 243.1 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
SCOTTISH OAT SCONES
Provided by R. A. Street
Categories Bread Breakfast Brunch Bake Quick & Easy Oat Bon Appétit Massachusetts Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Grease cookie sheet. Combine first 6 ingredients in large bowl. Mix together butter, milk and egg in another bowl. Add to dry ingredients and stir until just moistened. Mix in raisins. Shape dough into ball.
- Place on lightly floured work surface. Pat out to form 3/4-inch-thick circle. Using sharp knife, cut into 12 wedges. Transfer to prepared cookies sheet. Bake until light brown, about 12 minutes. Cool slightly on rack. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cool completely. Store in airtight container.)
IRISH AND SCOTTISH GAELIC SODA BREAD SCONES
Delicious and easy to make soda bread scones, which are perfect when served alongside soups, stews or an Irish or Scottish breakfast. These can be whipped up in a trice and make a nice alternative to bread.........they are also delectable when eaten hot, split and spread with fresh butter.
Provided by French Tart
Categories Scones
Time 25m
Yield 8-12 scones, 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pre-heat the oven to 220C/450F.
- Mix all the dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Make a well in the centre and add the smaller quantity of buttermilk, 400ml or 14 fluid ozs.
- Mix by hand, adding more buttermilk if necessary, until you have a soft but not sticky dough.
- Turn out on to a floured surface and knead lightly - just enough to shape the dough into a round. Flatten it to about 2.5cm/1in thick and cut out 8-10 scones, using a 7.5cm/3in plain cutter.
- Put on to a floured baking tray and bake for about 20 minutes, until well risen and golden. Leave to cool slightly on a wire rack.
- Serve with soup, stews or traditional breakfasts.
SCOTTISH OAT SCONES
"Whether served for breakfast, brunch or afternoon tea, nothing beats the aroma or taste of these rich scones," promises Ruth Lee of Troy, Ontario. "Featuring dried cranberries and raisins, they're a slice of heaven, particularly when topped with a little jam."
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 40m
Yield 1-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl, combine the milk, oil, butter, egg and yolk; stir into oat mixture just until blended. Stir in raisins and cranberries (dough will be sticky). , Turn dough onto a well-floured surface; divide in half. With lightly floured hands, pat each portion of dough into a 6-3/4-in. circle, 1/2 in. thick. Cut each into nine wedges; place 2 in. apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray., In a small bowl, beat egg white and water; brush over tops of scones. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 202mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
SCOTTISH BUTTERMILK OAT SCONES
This recipe was with Bob's Redmill Steel cut oats. I use the steelcut oats for oatmeal for breakfast and this seemed like a way to get fiber and a scone.
Provided by Muddyboots
Categories Scones
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and toast steel cut oats for 20 minutes or until golden stirring once in awhile to prevent burning. In a large bowl combine flours, soda, salt and dried fruit. When steelcut oats done reset oven to 400 degrees. In a small bowl combine cooked steel cut oats and buttermilk and let sit for 20 minutes. Using a pastry cutter combine flour mixture with cold butter which has been cut into small pieces. Stir mixture until crumbly then stir into buttermilk and oats. I added 1/3 cup of fresh blueberries, drained and dried cranberries. Butter a cookie sheet and after mixing everything but don't over mix place on the cookie sheet making into a large circle about 3/4 inches thick. Score the top into 8 wedges and brush with milk. Mix cinnamon and sugar and sprinkle on top. Bake 12-15 minutes.
SCOTTISH SCONES
Make and share this Scottish Scones recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Millereg
Categories Scones
Time 30m
Yield 16 scones, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, salt, and currants in a large bowl.
- Mix well.
- Make a well in center.
- Beat egg until frothy, and mix in melted butter or margarine and milk.
- Pour into well.
- Stir to make soft dough.
- Pat dough into two 6- to 7-inch circles.
- Transfer to greased baking sheet.
- Score each top into 8 pie-shaped wedges.
- Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 15 minutes, until risen and browned.
- Serve warm with butter and jam.
SCOTTISH BRAN SCONES
A soft scone eaten at breakfast with just butter. Delicious. I have to make them now as it is very hard to find a good baker these days. Supermarkets have taken over in scotland.
Provided by bevs kitchen
Categories Scones
Time 35m
Yield 1 round, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Sieve dry ingredients.
- Mix in butter with a fork.
- Use as much milk as required to make a very soft dough.
- Shape into a thick round.
- Score into a quarter; dust with flour.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes at 170 degrees Celsius.
PROPER SCOTTISH OAT SCONES
A lower fat scone recipe from Eating Well Magazine, May/June 1991. Posted for ZWT (and due to my fondness for scones).
Provided by januarybride
Categories Scones
Time 35m
Yield 12 scones, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 425°F Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray or line it with parchment paper. Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat and cook until it begins to turn light brown, about 2 minutes. Skim foam and pour into a small bowl.
- Stir together oats, flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Stir in raisins and make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Combine the browned butter, egg, yogurt and oil in a small bowl; add to the dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened.
- Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead several times to form a ball. Pat the ball into an 8-inch circle and cut into 8 or 12 wedges (depending on the size you want).
- Place the wedges on the prepared baking sheet and bake until lightly browned and firm to the touch, about 12 minutes. Transfer to a rack and let cool slightly. Serve warm.
SCOTTISH BUTTERMILK STEEL CUT OAT SCONES
Steel cut oats are my new passion. I haven't tried this recipe yet, but will shortly. It comes from Bob's Red Mill, an excellent brand of healthy grains, etc. The recipe seems a tad fussy, but my mouth waters just thinking about the yummy (and healthy) end result.
Provided by windy_moon
Categories Scones
Time 55m
Yield 8 scones
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
- Place the oats in a pie pan and toast them for 20 minutes, stirring often to toast evenly and not burn.
- Remove when slightly golden.
- Combine oats with buttermilk in a small bowl and let stand for 20 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the flours, baking soda, sugar, baking powder, salt and dried currants.
- Reset the oven to 400F degrees.
- Butter a baking sheet.
- Using a pastry blender, cut the 4 tablespoons butter into the flour until the texture is coarsely crumbled.
- Stir in the buttermilk/oat mixture until combined.
- Flour your hands and scoop up the dough, forming it into a ball. Do not overmix.
- Press the ball of dough directly into the pan, then press into a 3/4" thick circle.
- With a sharp knife, score the surface, almost to the bottom, making eight wedges.
- Brush the surface with milk and sprinkle a bit of sugar and cinnamon on top.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
- Cut into wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.7, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 16.8, Sodium 479.1, Carbohydrate 33.4, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 6.3, Protein 7
SERIOUSLY STRONG SCOTTISH CHEESE SCONES
SOURCE: www.IGOURMET.COM I have made these several times now and they are wonderful. Even though Mull of Kintyre is called for in preference, I prefer the Seriously Strong cheddar. Baking time is approx. watch until golden.
Provided by Chef Shadows
Categories Scones
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix the flour, salt and pepper together.
- Massage in the butter and then slowly mix in the grated cheese.
- Beat the egg and add in the milk; add mixture to the dry ingredients to create a soft, elastic dough.
- Roll out the mixture on a lightly floured surface. Cut into round shapes and place on a well greased tray.
- Brush the top with milk and sprinkle a little extra cheese and pepper on top.
- Bake in a pre-heated oven in the center at 400 until golden brown.
SCOTTISH OAT SCONES
I got this recipe about 15 years ago from The Scottish Lion, a country inn in North Conway, NH - alas, the inn no longer exists. I asked for the recipe when I checked out, and they handed it to me on a pre-printed sheet .... turns out everyone wanted the recipe after having them at breakfast.
Provided by JaneinRI
Categories Scones
Time 25m
Yield 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450* F.
- Mix all dry ingredients together, flour through salt.
- Add melted butter, milk and egg to combined dry ingredients; mix until dry ingredients are moistened.
- Stir in raisins.
- Shape dough to form a ball; pat out on lightly floured surface to form an 8 inch circle.
- Cut into 8 to 12 wedges.
- Bake on greased cookie sheet in 450* oven 12 to 15 minutes, or until light golden brown.
- Combine cream cheese& heavy cream with a hand mixer to make devonshire cream.
- Serve warm with a dollop of devonshire cream topped w/some orange marmalade.
- Trust me- they're best this way.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.9, Fat 23, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 99.9, Sodium 392.4, Carbohydrate 42, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 12.7, Protein 8.7
MARY HEARTY BYE'S SCOTTISH SCONES
Categories Bread Milk/Cream Breakfast Brunch Vegetarian Quick & Easy Pan-Fry Gourmet Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 1 dozen scones
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and cream of tartar in a large bowl, then blend in butter with your fingertips or a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in buttermilk and egg with a fork just until a soft dough forms.
- Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface. With lightly floured hands, divide dough into thirds and knead each piece 3 or 4 times. Pat each piece into a 6-inch round (1/2 inch thick), then cut each round into 4 wedges.
- Heat griddle over low heat until hot, then lightly oil.
- Working in 2 batches, dust each wedge of dough with flour, patting off excess, then cook over low heat, undisturbed, 3 minutes. Increase heat to medium-low and cook until puffed and undersides are golden-brown, 3 to 5 minutes more. Turn scones over and cook until undersides are golden-brown, 6 to 8 minutes (watch closely; move scones and adjust heat as needed so they cook through without burning). Turn scones on edges and cook until golden-brown, about 1 minute per edge. Cut one scone open to check for doneness.
- Transfer to a rack and cool to warm. (Lightly oil griddle between batches.)
SCOTTISH OATMEAL DROP SCONES
These are a traditional Scottish recipe. Like a cross between a pancake and a scone. They are made with ingredients that would be staples in the home
Provided by Jubes
Categories Scones
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a mixing bowl. Add the oatmeal and sugar. Stir to combine. Set aside.
- Using a saucepan or the microwave, gently melt the margarine and treacle together. Set aside.
- Whisk together the egg and milk.
- Combine all ingredients. Mix well.
- Drop tablespoons of the mixture onto a hot greased frying pan. Cook each drop scone until browned underneath and bubbling on top. Turn the scone and cook the other side.
- Serve hot with butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.8, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 58.6, Sodium 893.7, Carbohydrate 47.2, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 12.5, Protein 7.8
SCOTTISH CHEDDAR CHEESE AND SPRING ONION TEA-TIME SCONES
Another one of my Scottish grandmother's recipes! I have several cheese scone recipes posted on Zaar, but this one is one of my favourites. Spring onions are also called green onions or scallions. My mum still makes these regularly and serves them filled with cream cheese (Boursin is great!) and cooked ham, a tea-time scone sandwich! Try to use a mature Scottish cheddar - my favourite comes from the Isle of Mull, but any mature farmhouse cheddar cheese will work. Another idea is to make mini versions of these scones for delightful appetisers, spread them with a filling of your choice - very welcome with a chilled wine or sherry!
Provided by French Tart
Categories Scones
Time 35m
Yield 8 Cheese and Spring Onion Scones, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to Gas Mark 6, 400F or 200C Grease or butter a large baking/cookie tray.
- Sift flour and mustard powder, or cayenne pepper, into a bowl. Rub in the butter until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.
- Add just over three-quarters of the cheese and the chopped spring onion, and mix well. Stir in the eggs and yogurt; I have suggested between 2 and 4 tablespoons of yoghut, add it a tablespoon at a time to get the right consistency. The dough will be very soft. Knead very lightly on a WELL floured surface.
- Pat out dough to about 2.5cm (1in) deep and cut out about 5 scones. Knead the trimmings and pat out, then cut out another 2-3 scones. Put the scones on the baking sheet and sprinkle with the rest of the cheese, and more cayenne, if you like.
- Bake for 20 - 25 minutes until golden brown and risen. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 15 to 30 minutes.
- Best served warm with butter and a sliver of cheese, or spread with cream cheese and ham.
- Tip: Use a larger cutter to make bigger scones, then serve them with spinach and a poached egg on top. Bake them for slightly longer.
- To freeze: cool and pack in polybag. Seal, label and freeze. Use within 2 months. Thaw at room temperature. Warm through in the oven for serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.5, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 12, Cholesterol 88.5, Sodium 619.8, Carbohydrate 21.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.6, Protein 10.5
SCOTTISH CHEESE SCONES
A Sottish recipe that is a bit different than the others. Posted for ZWT6. I am guessing on the servings.
Provided by Elaniemay
Categories Scones
Time 35m
Yield 1 batch, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Rub the cold butter in the flour.
- Add all other ingredients and knead until a nice dough is formed.
- Roll the dough out until it is 1 cm thick.
- Cut out circles, using a glass. Brush the top with some milk.
- Sprinkle the grated cheese on top.
- Bake 15 minutes at 180 degrees. Serve with butter.
GRANDMA'S SCOTTISH SCONES
I asked my grandma what made these scones so Scottish, she laughed and said, "that's what my mother called them." I have no clue how Scottish these scones are but they are delicious. In my house, I have to make a double batch, they go so fast.
Provided by Cynthia Guptill
Categories Biscuits
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees
- 2. Stir dry ingredients with a whisk, blend well.
- 3. Cut in butter until mixture resembles cornmeal.
- 4. Add whichever dried fruit you prefer. I have used blueberries, cranberries, cherries, raisins. When using dried cherries add 1/2 teaspoon almond extract with the wet ingredients.
- 5. Add sour cream and egg to flour mixture, stir until just moistened. (don't over work the dough or the scones will turn into hockey pucks)
- 6. Turn dough onto a floured surface, knead 6-8 times. (once again, don't over work the dough)
- 7. Gently pat the dough into a round about 1 inch thick.
- 8. Cut into 8 wedges.
- 9. Place 2 inches apart on a lightly greased baking sheet.
- 10. Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown
SCOTTISH TATTIE SCONES
These scones are traditionally served with breakfast, but I break all the rules. I am serving them this evening with my Scotch Broth Soup. Tatties are potatoes.
Provided by Marsha Gardner
Categories Savory Breads
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. 1 cup leftover mashed potatoes, warmed 1/2 cup flour 5 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened and divided 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt
- 2. Mix together all ingredients except 1 tbsp. butter until well blended. Knead dough several times on a lightly floured board; divide into 3 pieces. 2. Press each into a circle about 1/2-inch thick, then cut each circle into 6 wedges. Melt remaining 1 tbsp. butter in a hot griddle or skillet. 3. Add scones; cook for 6 to 8 minutes over medium heat or until each side is golden brown, turning once.
SCOTTISH POTATO SCONES
Steps:
- Heat griddle ot heavy skillet to 500F (Hot). Peel potatoes, cut into thirds, and boil in salted water until fork tender, about 15 minutes. Drain water then mash potatoes with fork until there are no lumps. Add butter, salt, milk and pepper and beat potatoes until creamed. Let cool until hand hot and then mix in flour to form a soft dough. Dough will be soft and sticky. To form scones, take 3oz of dough and role the dough on a lightly floured board to form a flat round about 7in in diameter. Stamp out scone using a 6in round bowl or disk. Cook on griddle for 2-3 mins on either side until lightly browned. Freeze or serve. To prepare from frozen, pan fry or heat briefly on a griddle or in oven.
SCOTTISH OAT SCONES
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, salt, and currants. Make a well in the center. In a small bowl, beat egg until frothy, and stir in melted butter and milk. Pour into the well, and mix to create a soft dough.
- Pat dough into two 1/2 inch thick circles. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Score 8 wedges into each circle of dough.
- Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until risen and browned. Split wedges, and serve warm.
Tips:
- Use cold butter: Cold butter creates flaky layers in the scones.
- Don't overwork the dough: Overworking the dough will make the scones tough.
- Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough helps the scones to rise evenly.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the scones: A sharp knife will give you clean, even cuts.
- Bake the scones until they are golden brown: The scones are done when they are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Serve the scones warm with your favorite toppings: Scones are best served warm with butter, jam, or cream.
Conclusion:
Scottish scones are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily make a batch of these tasty scones at home. Whether you like your scones plain or topped with your favorite ingredients, there's a recipe in this article that's sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give Scottish scones a try. You won't be disappointed!
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