Best Singin Hinnies Northumbrian Tea Time Griddle Cakesscones Recipes

GRIDDLE SCONES

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, sugar, and salt.
• With a pastry blender cut in the butter till mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Add buttermilk and egg to above and mix lightly till mixtures forms a soft dough.
• Heat griddle with a tad of shortening.
• Drop dough by heaping tablespoons to make 3 or 4 scones; with the back of a spoon, spread dough into a flattened 3" round (to be repeated when these are done).
• Cook till golden brown on remaining side and center seems firm when gently pressed.
• Remove and keep warm till all the scones are baked.
• Serve warm with butter and jam or lemon curd.
• ORIGINALLY: An ungreased griddle was used, however, a lightly greased one is suggested unless you have a well-seasoned one.

GRIDDLE SCONES

Steps:

• Heat flat cast iron pan on low heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until hot. (To test, sprinkle with a little flour; if it browns in 10 to 15 seconds, the pan is hot enough.).
• Meanwhile in a large mixing bowl, stir flour, baking powder, salt and sugar; with fingertips, rub in shortening or lard until crumbly.
• Whisk egg with 1 cup of the milk.
• Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients; pour in the liquid. With wooden spoon, stir to make soft, but not sticky dough, adding more milk as needed.
• Turn out onto floured board, knead 3 or 4 times. Pat or roll to no more than 1/4 - 1/2 inch.
• With a sharp knife, cut into small triangles.
• Place a few at a time on pan; cook, rotating scones occasionally for 5 to 6 minutes or until bottoms are browned.
• Serve hot.