Scottish Girdle Scones Recipes

CREAM GIRDLE SCONES (STOVE-TOP SCONES)

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar, then add the egg.
• Add the milk, then the flour and salt, and mix until it comes together into a dough. (If adding raisins or currants, do so at this time.)
• Turn out onto floured surface and fold over until smooth and divide in two. Roll out each half and cut into 4 quarters.
• Place on preheated griddle set at about medium high to test, (if some flour turns light brown in a few seconds, it is ready). Turn the scones when they have risen, and the bottoms are dark colored.
• Continue to cook until the other side is also well-colored and scone is cooked entirely.
• Remove from heat and cool in a kitchen towel for a few minutes before serving.
• Serve while warm with butter, jam and/or cream and some hot tea.

SCOTTISH RAISIN GRIDDLE SCONES

Steps:

• Mix dry ingredients (not sugar or raisins).
• Add the butter and cut with knives or pastry cutter until the mixture is like fine crumbs.
• Stir in sugar and raisins.
• Stir in the Buttermilk, handle gently and do not overmix.
• Knead very gently on a lightly floured surface NO MORE THAN 10 times.
• Handle as little as possible.
• Cut dough in half and shape each into a round 6 inch circle.
• Cut each circle into 6 wedges.
• Lightly grease a griddle or skillet and place over very low heat until it is hot.
• Place scones on the griddle and cook about 12 minutes until golden brown.
• underneath, flip and cook another 8-10 minutes.
• Remove from griddle and keep warm until serving.
• Serve with butter and fruit preserves, great with strawberry freezer jam.