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Potato Scones

(Tattie Scones)

Potato scones or tattie scones as they are known, are traditionally served when you have a full cooked Scottish Breakfast. The Americans have 'hash browns', we in Scotland have tattie scones. Of course the main ingredient is potatoes, so needless to say, although they are called 'scones' they are very different from the recipes for drop scones, which in Scotland are called pancakes, or what people think of as traditional scone, which are often served with lovely home-made raspberry jam and fresh cream.

We would traditionally serve potato scones with bacon, egg, Lorne Sausage and possibly grilled tomato and/or mushrooms for the famous Scottish Breakfast. (If you're not that keen in eating a great big breakfast but prefer toast and jam or marmalade, sign up for my free ezine for your free copy of my mini recipe book which contains a recipe for marmalade).

The most common way to serve potato scones is to fry them, but they can be grilled and of course you could serve them as an alternative to plain potatoes with some dishes.

However, if you would like to share a Scottish Recipe with others on this site please contribute HERE.

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Potato Scones



Potato Scones or Tattie Scones

If you're not used to this way of measuring, check the Weights and Measurements Chart.

Ingredients

8oz / 250gms Floury Potatoes (Maris piper is best)
1oz / 25gms Butter
2oz / 50gms Plain Flour
Half tsp teaspoon Salt
Quarter Teaspoon of baking Powder

Method

  • Boil the potatoes until tender,

  • Drain and mash with the butter.

  • Mix the flour salt and baking powder and stir into the warm mash to make dough.

  • Turn on to a floured board

  • Roll out to a quarter inch thick.

  • Cut into circles (about 6 inches) and then into quarters

  • Prick with a fork

  • Heat a large heavy frying pan with a little oil

  • Cook for approx 3-4 mins on both sides until golden brown
Serve with bacon, lorne sausage and fried eggs for breakfast.


If you like this recipe for Potato Scones, why not look at some of the other recipes:-


Weights and Measurements - These charts should help you get the right weights and measurements for these ingredients.
Easter Sunday Menu - Have a look at the recipes I've chosen for Easter Sunday - Cream of Carrot & Coriander Soup, Roast Lamb, followed by profiteroles.
Valentine's Meal - Try the recipes I've chosen for Valentine's Day - starting with Smoked Salmon Mousse followed by Steak in a Whisky and Pepper Sauce, and finishing with a delicious Chocolate Cream.
Black Bun -This is traditionally served at Hogmanay when bringing in the New Year.
Clootie Dumpling - This rich and traditional dish is a favourite all year round but especially at Christmas time.
Christmas Pudding - This traditional pudding is usually served on Christmas day throughout the UK as well as Scotland.
Cullen Skink - This famous fish soup is made with smoked haddock.
Trout in oatmeal - This traditional and famous dish made with local ingredients.
Roast Venison - Make Christmas, Thanksgiving or other celebration special by serving roast venison to your guests.
Best Scone Recipes - Try the plain, fruit or the cheese scones.
Famous Shortbread Recipes - Have a look at some variations of shortbread recipes.
Haggis - Try this world-famous dish.
Pretend Haggis. If you can't face the 'real' thing, try this easy-to-make pretend haggis recipe.
Forfar Bridie - Try this filling meat 'pastie'.
Raspberry Recipes - See what you can do with a punnet of delicious raspberries, including the famous dessert, Crannachan.
Scotch Broth - See the recipe for hearty Scotch Broth.
Scotch Eggs - A simple recipe for you to try. Can be served hot or cold.
Scotch Pancakes - A quick, inexpensive treat for your guests.
Tablet - Indulge in this delicious, but sweet Scottish confectionery.
Scottish Leek Soup Recipes - Try these two famous Scottish Leek Soup Recipes.
Scottish Lorne Sausages - Try this everyday dish for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Scotch Pies - This Traditional pie is made with mutton or lamb.
Traditional Fish and Chips in Batter. - If you're visiting Scotland - do try this from a good Fish and Chip Shop. But if you want to make it yourself, here's the recipe. Serve with 'mushy' peas.
Stovies - Try this simple, everyday dish, can be made with lamb, corned beef or even sausages.
Tipsy Laird - This delicious whisky trifle (similar to sherry trifle) is traditionally served at a Burns Supper.
Burns Supper - Learn a bit more about a Burns Supper and get the Menu and recipe for Haggis, chappit potatoes and bashed neeps.
Hogmanay - See how we bring in the New Year in Scotland.
Traditional Scottish Christmas - Have a look at some Scottish Christmas traditions.

Also look at some of the recipes contributed by visitors to this site.
Grandma Wright's Clootie Dumpling, Mince and Tatties, Quick Microwave Christmas Pudding, Cup of Tea Cake, Scottish Recipe against a Sore Throat, Gaelic Coffee, Mealy Potatoes, Scot's Pepper Pleasure Boat


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