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White Girdle Scones (Scottish Pancakes)

Delight in Girdle scones: Scottish pancakes with a crumbly texture, perfect with butter and jam or savoury bacon and eggs!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
Cuisine British, Scottish
Servings 16 scones
Calories 112.4 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 450 g flour
  • 1 tsp cream of tartar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Instructions
 

  • Sieve the flour into a bowl and add cream of tartar and salt.
  • Gradually add buttermilk to make a soft dough.
  • Turn out the dough onto a floured board.
  • Roll out the dough and cut into 4 equal pieces.
  • Flatten each piece into a round scone.
  • Divide each scone into quarters.
  • Heat a girdle or non-stick frying pan.
  • Flour the pan lightly.
  • Place the scones on the hot girdle or pan.
  • Cook for about 5 minutes on each side until well risen and browned.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

Recipe Notes:

  1. Cooking Tips - 
    • Thickness: Scottish pancakes should be kept thick.
    • Shape: Enjoy them quartered or round.
  2. Storage Tips - 
    • Refrigerate: In an airtight container for up to a week.
    • Freeze: Wrap cooled pancakes in parchment and plastic wrap, then freeze for up to 3 months.
    • Reheat: Thaw at room temperature or in the fridge, then warm in a toaster or under the grill.
  3. Serving Tips - Enjoy with tea, jutter and jam or honey.
  4. Plain flour or All purpose flour.
  5. Cream of tartar - You can use 1 teaspoon of homemade or store-bought cream of tartar
  6. A pinch of salt or any spice you prefer.
  7. Buttermilk - a cup of buttermilk. You can make your own.
 
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