Help on some Scottish food to sample

[Tony]

I have some Stilton in the fridge, but it's no exactly frae just ootside Embra or Dundee...

I will attempt the making of the oatcakes tomorrow, can get Scottish smoked salmon here.

[vmac3205]

Scotch Eggs are actually English and the term "Scotch" refers to the cooking process, i.e wrapping them in sausage and then cooking them. Forfar Bridies and a wonderful savory and can be made small enough for finger foods. Smoked salmon on anything is always a good idea.

[Tony]

mini bridies are probably beyond me.
what I really need is for Trader Joe's to launch a line of frozen mini Scotch pies. Tomorrow.

[Rick Y]

Scotch Eggs are actually English and the term "Scotch" refers to the cooking process, i.e wrapping them in sausage and then cooking them.

Sure, go ahead and bring my ignorance to everyone's attention!! Now you've reduced by 50% my repertoire of authentic Scottish cooking that I can do. Everyone is going to get very tired, very quickly, of eating nothing but scones all the time!

[Tony]

What kind of scones? ;)

[California Highlander]

I've made this for heritage day at my kids' elementary school. It is very popular at our house still.

1/2 c. shortening (I used butter)
1 c. regular oats or quick-cooking oats
1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
2-3 Tbsp. cold water

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut shortening into oats, flour, baking soda, and salt until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Add water, 1 splash at a time, until mixture forms a stiff dough. Note that you may not need all the water!

Roll until 1/8" thick on lightly floured surface. Using two sheets of waxed paper can keep the dough from sticking to the work surface and the rolling pin. It also makes it easier to roll the dough thin and then peel the cakes off the paper. Cut into 2-1/2" rounds or squares. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake until oatcakes start to brown, about 10-12 minutes, then flip and bake for another 8-10. Be sure to adjust for your oven and watch them closely the first time you make them. The oatcakes should be golden, but not overdone. Cool on wire rack. This recipe is my variation from one on recipe source.

I serve them with cheeses or jam. Smoked salmon is up for next time, thanks for the suggestion Jock!

[madmacs]

What kind of scones? ;)

Tattie ones...

Then you have Orkney Fudge, tablet, macaroons, tunnocks caramel wafers, the infamous deep fried mars bars...

Aberdeen butteries should be fairly easy to find a recipe for. Ideal after 15 seconds in the microwave, or unheated with butter and jam... Breakfast for many a student on their way to college...

[Tony]

Thanks for the recipe CA!

madmacs, I did pick up 5 packs of Tunnocks Caramel Wafers at the store today

I was thinking about tablet. Not sure if I'm up to making it right....

Tattie scones on the othrr hand....mmmmmmm

[Rick Y]

What kind of scones? ;)

Snickerdoodle scones. My grandkids love them and my grandkids range from toddler to university graduates so it's not just young kids who eat them.

• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Servings: 8

Ingredients

• • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • additional cinnamon sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350º.
2. Spray baking sheet with cooking spray.
3. Combine sour cream and baking soda in a small bowl. Set aside.
4. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar and salt in another bowl.
5. Cut in butter until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
6. Combine egg with sour cream mixture. Add cinnamon.
7. Gently stir into flour mixture until moisted.
8. Place on baking sheet and pat into a 3/4 inch thick circle.
9. Cut into 8 wedge shaped pieces. Move slightly so they are not touching.
10. Dust with cinnamon-sugar.
11. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.

I can't claim credit for the recipe; I got it from Recipezaar years ago.

[bluebonnet]

Chip or beet butties!