What's a Tattie Scone?

A potato scone or tattie scone is a regional variant of the savoury griddle scone which is especially popular in Scotland. Many variations of the recipe exist. They generally include liberal quantities of boiled potatoes, butter and salt.

Are Tattie scones the same as potato cakes?

No Scottish breakfast is complete without tattie scones (tattie is a familiar term for potatoes). These are not like traditional British scones, but more of a potato pancake, and often served with sausage and bread.

Can you cook Tattie scones in the toaster?

A simple scone made from mashed potato, flour and butter. ... Once cooked they can be kept in the fridge and re-heated in a toaster or under a grill.

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