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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Tish Bee
[email protected]Thanks for sharing this recipe! I can't wait to try it out.
Papu Panda
[email protected]I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves griddle cakes. They're easy to make and they turn out perfectly every time.
Amenur Islam
[email protected]Overall, the Singin' Hinnies were a good experience. I learned a lot about making griddle cakes and I'm sure I'll be able to make them even better next time.
Rhaula Tharu
[email protected]The Singin' Hinnies were a bit too time-consuming to make. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Tarik Ali
[email protected]The Singin' Hinnies were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I'll use less butter next time.
sadia haider
[email protected]The Singin' Hinnies were a bit too dense for my taste. I think I'll add more baking powder next time.
Abuahmed Mustafiz
[email protected]The Singin' Hinnies were a bit too sweet for my liking. I think I'll reduce the amount of sugar next time.
Tyler Burton
[email protected]These Singin' Hinnies were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some spices or herbs next time to give them more flavor.
Abel ABEL
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but I was able to make these Singin' Hinnies with no problem! The recipe was easy to follow and the griddle cakes turned out perfectly. They were golden brown and fluffy, with a crispy exterior and a soft, tender interior. The flavor
FASHION NOVA
[email protected]These Singin' Hinnies were a hit at my brunch party! They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. The griddle cakes were light and fluffy, with a crispy exterior and a soft, tender interior. The flavor was delicious, with a hint of sweetn
Samukelo Jabulani
[email protected]I've made Singin' Hinnies before, but this recipe was by far the best! The griddle cakes were so fluffy and golden brown, with a crispy exterior and a soft, tender interior. The flavor was amazing, with a hint of sweetness and a subtle tang. I'll def
Abdalaziz Yasuf
[email protected]These Singin' Hinnies were a bit more work than I expected, but they were definitely worth it! The griddle cakes were light and fluffy, with a slightly crispy exterior and a soft, tender interior. The flavor was perfectly balanced, with a hint of swe
attanasar attanasar
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the Singin' Hinnies turned out perfectly! They were golden brown and fluffy, with a crispy exterior and a soft, tender interior. The flavor was delicious, with a hint of sweetness and a subtle tang. I served them wit
KANNYWOOD HAUSA TV
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of griddle cakes, but these Singin' Hinnies were a game-changer! They were so light and fluffy, with a perfect crispy-to-soft ratio. The flavor was amazing, with a hint of sweetness and a subtle tang. I'll definitely be making t
Henry Naturinda
[email protected]These Singin' Hinnies were an absolute delight! The griddle cakes were fluffy and golden brown, with a slightly crispy exterior and a soft, tender interior. The flavor was perfectly balanced, with a hint of sweetness from the sugar and a subtle tang