Description
Scottish dropped scones offer a delightful breakfast treat bursting with nostalgic charm. Simple ingredients and quick preparation make these traditional pancakes a perfect weekend morning delight you’ll savor with every golden, buttery bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (115 grams) Be-Ro self-raising flour
- 1/2 ounce (15 grams) margarine or butter
- 2 ounces (50 grams) sugar
- 1 egg
Liquid Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons milk
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 drops lemon essence (or almond or vanilla)
Instructions
- Gently combine flour, salt, and margarine using fingertips until mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs, then fold in sugar.
- Whisk egg and milk together, then delicately incorporate into dry ingredients, mixing minimally to create a thick, slightly lumpy batter.
- Add vanilla essence sparingly, stirring briefly to distribute evenly.
- Prepare griddle or heavy skillet over medium heat, lightly coating with oil. Test temperature by sprinkling water droplets – they should sizzle and dance across surface.
- Drop generous spoonfuls of batter onto heated surface, allowing approximately 2-3 inches between each scone.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until surface becomes dotted with bubbles and edges appear slightly dry, indicating bottom has turned golden brown.
- Carefully flip scones using a wide spatula, cooking opposite side for an additional 1-2 minutes until achieving uniform golden color.
- Transfer to a warm plate, serving immediately alongside softened butter, runny honey, or fruity jam for delightful accompaniment.
Notes
- Precision Matters: Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the dropped scones light and tender, preventing tough texture.
- Temperature Control: Maintain medium-low heat to ensure even cooking without burning the exterior while keeping the inside soft.
- Versatile Flavor Boost: Experiment with different flavor essences like vanilla, almond, or lemon to customize the taste profile.
- Dietary Adaptations: Substitute margarine with coconut oil for a dairy-free version, or use gluten-free flour for a celiac-friendly option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 193 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 375 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg