Scottish Dumplings

1 1/2 cups flour
3 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon butter (optional)
1 teaspoon parsley
salt and pepper
Method:
Sift flour, add baking powder, salt, parsley, salt & pepper, cut in the butter. Make a well in the center. Pour in the milk. Gently mix with a fork. Drop by tablespoon onto gently boiling stew. Allow dough [...]

Morning warmth with Scottish Porridge

Ingredients for two people:
1 cup water
1 cup milk
2.5 tablespoons medium ground oats
pinch of salt
Method:
Place water and milk in a (double boiler) pot and bring to a rolling boil. Add oatmeal slowly, stirring with a wooden spoon. Continue to stir until it returns to the boil. Reduce heat. Cover pot. Simmer for 15 minutes over low [...]

Clootie Dumplings

Spiced fruit dumpling, Serves 8-10.
4 oz wholemeal flour
6 oz fine brown breadcrumbs
4 oz beef suet, finely chopped (butter may be substituted)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cumin
4 oz sultanas
4 oz currants
2 tablespoons black treacle
2 eggs
1 large cooking apple
Juice and zest of one lemon
Fresh orange juice to [...]

Gingerbread

1/3 Cup margarine
1/3 cup molasses
2 eggs
1 cup all purpose and whole wheat flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1tsp.ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp cloves (crushed)
1Tbsp. orange zest
salt to taste
1/2 cup milk
METHOD:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl cream Margarine add molasses. Mix in eggs one at time - Set aside. In another [...]

Johnny Cake (corn bread)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Sift together:
7/8 cup pre-sifted all purpose flour
1/4 cup white sugar
4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
Method: Blend in 1 cup corn meal. Make a well in the centre. Combine and add:
1 beaten egg
1 cup milk
1/4 cup melted butter or margarine
Method:
Stir until combined. Pour into a greased 8 inch square cake pan. Bake [...]

Irish Soda Bread

1 1/2 cups Buttermilk
1 egg slightly beaten
3 cups all purpose flour
1 Tbsp. double acting Baking Powder
1 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. melted butter
1 1/2 cups dark seedless raisins
2/3 cups sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
METHOD:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 9X5 inch loaf pan. Set aside In a medium bowl, combine buttermilk, egg, and raisins. Set aside In a [...]

Traditional Scottish Hot Toddy

3 dessertspoons Drambuie liqueur (whisky)
1 level dessertspoon brown sugar
Fresh, strong coffee
Double cream
Method:
Heat a stemmed wine glass with hot water and dry quickly. Add the Drambuie whisky stir in the sugar. Pour in the coffee, leaving an inch below the rim. Keep stirring until the sugar has dissolved Pour the cream over the back of a [...]

Treacle Scones

Ingredients: ½ pound flour
½ teaspoon Soda
½ teaspoon Cream of Tartar
½ teaspoon Salt
½ teaspoon Cinnamon
½ teaspoon Ginger
1 teaspoon Sugar
1 Tablespoon Treacle
1 ½ oz Butter
Buttermilk to mix
Method:
Rub the butter into the flour; add dry ingredients and mix well. Melt the treacle and mix with a little buttermilk. Stir into the flour mixture. Add just enough milk to [...]

Whiskey Toddy

If a hot toddy doesn’t cure a cold after a couple of toddies you won’t really care!
Heather honey or sugar,
Lemon juice, Whisky, & Hot water,
Method:
Dissolve a teaspoon of honey or sugar in a glass of boiling water. Add a glass of whisky and a little lemon juice, Stir. Serve while still hot.

Nova Scotia Bannack

½ cup soft butter
½ cup light brown sugar
1 large egg
2 cups flour
1 Tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
1 cup flour
1 cup milk
METHOD:
In a large bowl cream butter and sugar, add egg and mix well. In another bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda & salt. Add flour mixture & milk alternatively to the [...]

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