Description
Scottish drop scones dance with buttery charm, offering a delightful twist on traditional pancakes. Crisp edges and tender centers make these quick-cooking delights perfect for breakfast or afternoon tea, inviting you to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (240 grams) self-rising flour
- 1 egg
- 1/2 pint (240 milliliters) milk
Dry Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon superfine sugar
Cooking Ingredient:
- Oil (for frying pan)
Instructions
- Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a mixing bowl, creating a smooth, lump-free dry mixture.
- Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients, crack the egg into it, and gradually incorporate milk, whisking until the batter reaches a consistent, silky texture without overmixing.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat, lightly greasing the surface with a thin layer of oil or butter to prevent sticking.
- Using a small ladle or large spoon, drop dollops of batter onto the heated surface, allowing them to spread naturally into circular shapes.
- Watch for small bubbles to form and pop on the surface of the scones, which typically takes about 2-3 minutes, indicating it’s time to carefully flip them using a spatula.
- Cook the reverse side for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden brown, ensuring an even, uniform color across the surface.
- Transfer the completed drop scones to a warming plate, keeping them covered with a clean kitchen towel to maintain warmth and softness until serving.
Notes
- Opt for room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and consistent texture.
- Use a cast-iron skillet or non-stick pan for even heat distribution and perfect golden-brown surfaces.
- Adjust milk quantity slightly to achieve your desired batter thickness – thinner for lacy edges, thicker for more substantial scones.
- Consider adding flavor variations like blueberries, chocolate chips, or cinnamon directly into the batter for exciting twists.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Scottish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 178
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 305 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg