Scottish Tattie Scones

Tattie Scones are traditional potato scones made in Scotland. A simple flat scone made from mashed potato which are traditionally served as part of a cooked breakfast.

Scottish Tattie Scones

At the weekend I decided to make some tattie (potato) scones.

Tattie scones are a traditional Scottish flatbread made with mashed potatoes.

I was making them for Sunday morning breakfast, but the boy asked if he could have some. So I warmed up some beans and fried an egg for him too. He loved the tattie scones.

I don't know why I haven't made them for him before, they're so simple to make.

Graham and I are not in the habit of having breakfast, although the boy always has his.  I cannot face eating so early in the morning.

What are Tattie Scones ?

In case you haven't heard of tattie scones before, they are part of a traditional Scottish breakfast. 

They are flat scones made from potatoes and traditionally cooked on a griddle.

In Ireland they are called fadge or potatoes scones, but we just call them tattie scones (tattie is our abbreviation for potato).

For more Scottish recipes have a look at my recipe index of Scottish Recipes for Vegans and Vegetarians

What is in a full cooked vegan breakfast?

Choose 4 or more of the following:

1. well cooked veggie sausages (we like Linda McCartney)
2. baked beans
3. sauted mushrooms (seasoned well with pepper)
4. grilled (broiled) tomatoes
5. wilted spinach 
6. fried potato slices
7. toasted potato scones
8. toast

For a vegetarian cooked breakfast you can also add:

1. griddled or fried halloumi
2. fried, poached or scrambled eggs

Instead of shop bought sausages why not try my puy lentil and mushroom sausages, carrot and black bean sausages or my easy recipe for potato scones?

It's not something to have all the time, but nice for an occasional lazy, late Sunday breakfast.

Shape of tattie scones

I made small, round tattie scones, but they are traditionally rolled into a larger circle and cut into four triangles.

You can use any cutter you like really.

It might be fun to use some cookie cutters to make star or heart shapes, if you are making them for children.

So, remember to cook extra potatoes if you are having them with your evening meal, so you can whip these up quickly next morning.

What do you like to have for a lazy Sunday breakfast?

More traditional Scottish recipes

• Mince Pie/Scotch Pie (veggie) - Tinned Tomatoes
• Rumbledethumps - Tinned Tomatoes
• Scotch Broth - April's Cooking
• Butteries - Claires Cake Bake
• Oatcakes  - A Wee Bit of Cooking
• Scotch Pancakes - Tinned Tomatoes
• Cranachan - Tinned Tomatoes
• Tablet - A Wee Bit of Cooking
• Scottish Macaroons - Tinned Tomatoes

also try Scotch Pancake with Chocolate Chips and Raisins

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Scottish, vegetarian

Yield: 12 scones (depending on size)

Author: Jacqueline Meldrum

Scottish Tattie Scones

These are traditional potato scones, made in Scotland. A simple scone made from mashed potato, flour and butter. Once cooked they can be kept in the fridge and re-heated in a toaster or under a grill.

prep time: 10 Mcook time: 25 Mtotal time: 35 M

ingredients:

• 400g potatoes, peeled
• 50g butter (or dairy-free spread)
• 80g plain flour
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt

instructions:

How to cook Scottish Tattie Scones

1. Boil the potatoes until they are tender and mash with the butter.
2. Mix the mashed potato in a bowl with the flour, baking powder and salt, until the form a dough.
3. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface, to about ½ cm deep. Use the cutter of your choice or cut into the traditional triangles.
4. Lightly oil and heat a frying pan or griddle. Fry each scone on each side for a few minutes until golden.
5. Serve while hot or leave to cool, then pop in the fridge for a quick breakfast. They toast really well.
6. Enjoy!

NOTES:

Once cooked and cooled these can be heated in the toaster, but they need to be fried the first cook.
These can be frozen and cooked from frozen or left to defrost in the fridge overnight then cooked.
The scones can be kept in the fridge for a few days.

Calories
85.24

Fat (grams)
3.49

Sat. Fat (grams)
2.16

Carbs (grams)
12.19

Fiber (grams)
0.91

Net carbs
11.28

Sugar (grams)
0.41

Protein (grams)
1.56

Sodium (milligrams)
147.47

Cholesterol (grams)
8.96

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