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Scottish Tattie Scones
These Scottish tattie scones are a traditional, soft, and buttery potato-based flatbread that we like to enjoy as part of a hearty Scottish breakfast alongside eggs, bacon, and black pudding.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 852 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
Scottish
Ingredients
- 1 lb floury potatoes (e.g., Maris Piper, Russets, or Yukon Gold) 450 g
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (plus extra for rolling out) 60 g
- 1 egg beaten
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter softened
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp of baking powder for fluffier scones
Instructions
- Peel and chop the potatoes into even-sized pieces.
- Boil them in salted water until tender (about 15–20 minutes).
- Drain well and mash thoroughly until smooth. Let the mashed potatoes cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, mix the mashed potatoes with the butter and salt.
- Add the beaten egg to the mashed potatoes and stir until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. If the dough feels too wet, add a little more flour, but be careful not to overwork it.
- Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick.
- Use a plate or round cutter to trim the dough into a circle, then cut it into quarters (traditional triangular shape).
- Heat a dry, non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Cook each scone for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and slightly puffed. Work in batches if needed.
- Serve warm with butter, or as part of a full Scottish breakfast.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
852kcal
(43%)
Carbohydrates
131g
(44%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
224mg
(75%)
Sodium
1676mg
(70%)
Potassium
2027mg
(58%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
943IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
26mg
(29%)
Calcium
335mg
(34%)
Iron
8mg
(44%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 852
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 852kcal | 43% |
| Carbohydrates | 131g | 44% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 224mg | 75% |
| Sodium | 1676mg | 70% |
| Potassium | 2027mg | 43% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 943IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 335mg | 34% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.