Tattie Scones

Discover the rustic charm of traditional Scottish tattie scones – a comforting and versatile addition to your breakfast table. Made with just four simple ingredients – mashed potatoes, all-purpose flour, butter, and a pinch of salt – these potato scones are delightfully soft, golden, and lightly crisped on the outside. Perfectly pan-fried without oil, tattie scones require only 15 minutes of prep and are ready to serve in under half an hour. Whether enjoyed with a smear of butter, a dollop of jam, or served alongside eggs and bacon in a hearty full Scottish breakfast, these scones are a delicious and satisfying way to elevate your morning meal. Embrace the simplicity, tradition, and flavor of this quick and easy recipe that will become a staple in your kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams mashed potatoes
• 75 grams all-purpose flour
• 25 grams butter
• 0.5 teaspoons salt

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes and salt. Ensure the mashed potatoes are cold and have a smooth consistency.

Step 2

Rub the butter into the mashed potatoes using your fingertips or a fork until evenly distributed.

Step 3

Gradually add the flour to the potato mixture, kneading gently to form a soft and slightly sticky dough. Add just enough flour to bring the dough together, being careful not to overwork it.

Step 4

Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch (0.5 cm) thickness.

Step 5

Using a round cutter or simply cutting into triangles, shape the scones. You can also divide the dough into sections and flatten each into a round before cutting into quarters.

Step 6

Preheat a griddle or non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Do not grease the surface; keep it dry for best results.

Step 7

Cook the scones for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until each side is golden brown and lightly crisped. Flip carefully using a spatula.

Step 8

Serve warm with butter, jam, or as part of a full Scottish breakfast.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	353 grams (353.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	744

Total Fat 31.50g	40%
Saturated Fat 16.90g	85%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.70g
Cholesterol 84mg	28%
Sodium 1837mg	80%
Total Carbohydrate 101.20g	37%
Dietary Fiber 5.00g	18%
Total Sugars 5.60g
Protein 13.30g	27%

Vitamin D 4IU	20%
Calcium 78mg	6%
Iron 4mg	23%
Potassium 911mg	19%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.2%

Protein: 7.2%

Carbs: 54.6%