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Singing Hinnies – A taste of Northumberland with Cottages.com

Get a taste of Nothumberland with these singing hinnies (griddle cakes / scones)

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 439 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

  • 450 g (1lb) plain flour
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • 0.5 tsp cream of tartar
  • 150 g (5.3oz) cold butter cut into cubes
  • 50 g (1.8oz) cold lard cut into cubes
  • 150 g (5.3oz) raisins or currants
  • cold milk
  • vegetable oil to fry

Instructions

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  1. Add the flour, salt, bicarbonate of soda and cream of tarter into the bowl of a food processor. Add in the butter and lard and whiz for a few seconds until the mixture resembles bread crumbs.
  2. Pour the crumbly dough mix into a large bowl and mix in the fruit. Then add in enough milk to make a scone like dough (I added about 6.5 tbsp of milk).
  3. Knead for a min until smooth, transfer to a lightly floured surface and roll out till the dough is 1.25cm thick.
  4. Cut out rounds of about 6cm in diameter, re rolling the trimmings and re cutting as necessary.
  5. Heat a heavy bottomed frying pan and add a little oil in the base and set the heat to low.
  6. Cook the hinnies in batches for approximately 5 mins on each side or until golden brown
  7. Keep the singing hinnies warm in the oven until they have all been cooked.
  8. Serve warm with butter, jam, maple syrup etc.

Notes

  • Here are a few options of what to serve with singin’ hinnies.
  • Chocolate Hummus.
  • Raspberry Jam. 
  • Maple Butter from Martha Stewart.

Nutrition Information

Calories 439kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 57g (19%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 53mg (18%) Sodium 369mg (15%) Potassium 250mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Vitamin A 625IU (13%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 3.1mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 439

% Daily Value*

Calories 439kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 57g 19%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 53mg 18%
Sodium 369mg 15%
Potassium 250mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Vitamin A 625IU 13%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 3.1mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.