Tattie Scones
Discover the rustic charm of traditional Scottish tattie scones – a comforting and versatile addition to your breakfast table. Made with just four simple ingredients – mashed potatoes, all-purpose flour, butter, and a pinch of salt – these potato scones are delightfully soft, golden, and lightly crisped on the outside. Perfectly pan-fried without oil, tattie scones require only 15 minutes of prep and are ready to serve in under half an hour. Whether enjoyed with a smear of butter, a dollop of jam, or served alongside eggs and bacon in a hearty full Scottish breakfast, these scones are a delicious and satisfying way to elevate your morning meal. Embrace the simplicity, tradition, and flavor of this quick and easy recipe that will become a staple in your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams mashed potatoes
- 75 grams all-purpose flour
- 25 grams butter
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes and salt. Ensure the mashed potatoes are cold and have a smooth consistency.
Rub the butter into the mashed potatoes using your fingertips or a fork until evenly distributed.
Gradually add the flour to the potato mixture, kneading gently to form a soft and slightly sticky dough. Add just enough flour to bring the dough together, being careful not to overwork it.
Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch (0.5 cm) thickness.
Using a round cutter or simply cutting into triangles, shape the scones. You can also divide the dough into sections and flatten each into a round before cutting into quarters.
Preheat a griddle or non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Do not grease the surface; keep it dry for best results.
Cook the scones for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until each side is golden brown and lightly crisped. Flip carefully using a spatula.
Serve warm with butter, jam, or as part of a full Scottish breakfast.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
744 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.5 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.9 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 84 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 1837 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 101.2 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.0 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.6 g | ||
| Protein | 13.3 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 78 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 911 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
