Potato scones (tattie scones, tottie scones) are a regional variant of the savoury "griddle scone", which is especially popular in Scotland. Many variations of recipe exist, however they generally include liberal quantities of boiled tatties or tawties (Scots for potatoes) and salt. (from Wikipedia)
My husband and I, however, make my grandmother's version, which includes only boiled potatoes (as noted) and flour.
1. First, peel and boil some potatoes.
My husband and I, however, make my grandmother's version, which includes only boiled potatoes (as noted) and flour.
1. First, peel and boil some potatoes.
2. Second, let the boiled potatoes cool.
3. Next, mash the potatoes. I've taken to mashing them with some of the flour to be added later.
4. Next, using a rolling pin, roll out the potatoes using just enough flour to help the potato stick together.
5. Then, cook the rolled scones on a dry, medium-hot griddle until they are cooked.
The scones are lovely at this point with a little butter. Also at this point, we usually put them away until Christmas morning, when we have them for breakfast, with some back (or pea-meal) bacon.
6. Heat some vegetable oil in a frying pan.
7. Re-heat the scones individually in the oil, but don't let them boil in the oil, as they get tough.
8. Place the re-heated scones on paper towel to drain them.
6. Heat some vegetable oil in a frying pan.
7. Re-heat the scones individually in the oil, but don't let them boil in the oil, as they get tough.8. Place the re-heated scones on paper towel to drain them.
9. When enough scones have been re-heated, eat them with bacon and enjoy!
