Tattie scone facts for kids

Quick facts for kids
Tattie scone

Tattie scones with a vegetable stew
Alternative names	Potato scone
Type	Griddle scone
Place of origin	Scotland
Main ingredients	Potatoes, salt

A tattie scone (also called a potato scone) is a yummy, flat bread popular in Scotland. It's a type of savoury griddle scone. People make them with lots of boiled potatoes, butter, and a little salt. There are many ways to make them!

How to Make Tattie Scones

Making tattie scones is quite simple. First, you need mashed potato. This mash is usually just potato mixed with butter and salt, without any milk.

Next, a small amount of plain flour is added to the mashed potato. This helps turn the mixture into a soft dough. The dough is then rolled out flat.

Finally, the flat dough is placed on a hot, ungreased griddle to cook. A griddle is a flat metal plate used for cooking. The scones cook until they are golden brown on both sides.

Serving Up Tattie Scones

Tattie scones are traditionally made in large circles, about 15 centimeters (6 inches) across. These circles are then cut into four triangle-shaped pieces called farls. Sometimes, they are also baked as small, round shapes.

These scones are usually thin and don't have any leavening, like baking powder, to make them rise. They are best served hot. If they get cold, you can easily reheat them by toasting or frying.

Tattie scones are a key part of a traditional full Scottish breakfast. This big meal often includes fried eggs, bacon, and a special kind of sausage called Lorne sausage. You can also enjoy them in a roll, often with Lorne sausage, bacon, or a fried egg. Some people even eat them like a regular wheat scone, with jam and a cup of strong tea.

See also

In Spanish: Scone de patata para niños