Description
Tattie Scones are a traditional Scottish breakfast treat made from mashed potatoes, flour, and butter. This recipe delivers tender, golden-brown scones that are perfect served warm with butter, jam, or cheese as part of a hearty breakfast. Quick to prepare and easy to cook on a griddle or skillet, these comforting scones bring authentic Scottish flavor to your table in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups Mashed Potatoes (preferably starchy varieties like Russet or Yukon Gold)
- 2/3 cups Plain Flour (self-raising flour can be used as a substitute)
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (salted butter can be used as an alternative)
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt (just a pinch for flavor enhancement)
To Serve
- Butter or Jam (as desired for spreading)
- Cheese (optional, for a savory option)
Instructions
- Cook the Potatoes: Place peeled and chopped potatoes into a pot of water. Boil for around 15 minutes or until easily pierced with a fork to ensure they are fluffy. Drain the water and allow the potatoes to cool.
- Mash Smoothly: Once cooled to room temperature, mash the potatoes smoothly together with room temperature butter until you get a creamy consistency.
- Mix Ingredients: Add the flour, baking powder, and sea salt to the mashed potatoes. Stir and combine thoroughly until a stiff dough forms.
- Roll and Cut Dough: Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Roll it out to approximately 1/2 inch thick. Cut the dough into your preferred shapes, traditionally triangles or rounds.
- Heat the Griddle: Preheat your griddle or skillet over medium-high heat. Add a teaspoon of butter to melt and coat the surface.
- Cook the Scones: Place the scones onto the hot griddle and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, until they achieve a golden brown color with a slightly crispy exterior.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the tattie scones warm directly from the griddle. Enhance with butter, jam, or cheese according to taste. Ideal as part of a full Scottish breakfast or a standalone snack.
Notes
- Use starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for the best texture.
- Let the potatoes cool before mashing to avoid a sticky dough.
- You can substitute plain flour with self-raising flour for a slightly lighter texture.
- Serve immediately as tattie scones are best enjoyed warm and fresh.
- Reheat leftovers on a griddle or skillet to maintain crispness instead of the microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Scottish
