Potato scone facts for kids
Hot buttered potato scones at the front (under the knife) on a large plate of regular scones
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| Alternative names | Tattie scone |
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| Type | Griddle scone |
| Place of origin | Scotland |
| Main ingredients | Potatoes, salt |
A potato scone is a tasty, flat bread that is very popular in Scotland. People also call it a tattie scone or tottie scone in some parts of Scotland. It is a special kind of griddle scone, which means it's cooked on a flat, hot surface called a griddle.
Potato scones are mostly made from boiled potatoes. They also have butter and salt. They are a simple but delicious part of many meals.
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What Are Potato Scones Like?
Potato scones are usually made in circles. These circles are about 6 inches (15 cm) wide. After cooking, they are often cut into four triangle-shaped pieces. These pieces are called farls. Sometimes, they are also baked as small, round shapes.
Unlike many other scones, potato scones are usually unleavened. This means they do not use baking powder or yeast to make them rise. They are also quite thin, usually about 3 millimeters thick. This makes them different from the thicker, fluffier scones you might know.
How Do People Eat Them?
Potato scones are a big part of the full Scottish breakfast. This meal often includes fried eggs, bacon, and a type of sausage called lorne sausage.
You can also eat potato scones in a roll. People often put lorne sausage, bacon, or a fried egg inside the roll with the scone. Another way to enjoy them is like a regular wheat scone, with jam and a cup of hot tea.
How Are Potato Scones Made?
To make a potato scone, you start with mashed potato. This mashed potato is made with just potatoes and butter, with some salt for taste. No milk is used. Then, plain flour is added to the mashed potato to make a dough.
Once the dough is ready, it is rolled out flat. Then, it is cooked on a hot griddle. Potato scones are best served hot. If they get cold, you can easily warm them up again by toasting or frying them. A traditional recipe uses a lot more potato than flour. For example, it might use one pound of potatoes with only two ounces of flour and half an ounce of butter.
Images for kids
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A full Scottish breakfast with potato scones
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See also
In Spanish: Scone de patata para niños
