Tacky or Tattie (Potato) People with heart

I know, I know its a little tacky - but warm (mmm) these Tattie Scones are so comforting.
Of course we all know that Valentines Day is just around the corner. To be truthful though, D and me have never really got into the Valentines Day spirit – its commercialised, plus we feel we don't need one day in the year to show how much we love each other. But I would be a liar if I said I didn’t participate somehow. Just look at my blog filled with lots of sweet hearty edibles.

Strawberry Cheesecake,

Cranberry Heart Scones,

Kahlua Pots,

Lavender Heart Scones and finally, chocolate orange brownies. The truth is these sweet, pretty and elegant delights tend to enthuse and excite me, rather than D. He is just happy to eat - whether it is heart shaped or not.

Excluding the shapely figures which are purely for my entertainment, this morning I thought I’d make something that would appeal to him, as well as make him smile as he dug his fork in - Tattie (Potato) scones. Shame though, he’s not here to eat them or laugh at them, but I think he might be a little grateful of that.

I spoke with him on the phone earlier. I always ask him what he has eaten? His response ‘potato this, potato that’. It sounded like he was getting fed up of potato based meals, so maybe I should’t tease him with my Tattie people. Instead I hope he will note that his little Missy is missing him ♥

For those of you who may not be familiar with Tattie Scones. Let me tell you that no Scottish breakfast would be complete without some Tattie Scones. Tattie scones are made with mashed potatoes. They are cooked in a wide pan, and tend to be flat, golden brown pancakes in the shape of a triangle. I’ve always known Tattie Scones as 'potato scones', but recently learned that they are also known as 'fadge' or 'potato bread' in parts of Ireland.

Tattie scones are traditionally served with a Lorne Sausage, black pudding, bacon, egg, griddled tomato and/or mushrooms. Well we, meaning me and my nephew didn’t go down that road, we just had them with a fried egg and beans.

There are so many Scottish recipes for Tattie Scones, but I am fond of this one for many reasons. First it was given to me by a Scottish friend many years ago. Secondly, its so easy to make and thirdly, I always seem to have the right amount of left over cold mash to make this.

Tattie (Potato) Scones
Serves 2
Ingredients
I generous teaspoon of salted butter
160g mashed potato, cold
50g plain flour, plus extra for rolling out
Pinch of salt
1 - 2 tablespoon oil for shallow frying
Method
Blend the butter into the mashed potatoes, then add the flour and salt. Stir continuously preferably with a wooden spoon until smooth dough like consistency is achieved.
Gently roll out the soft dough on a floured surface into a rough circle and about 6mm thick. Using a palette knife gently cut through the dough, first downwards as if you cutting in half and then horizontally, so that you have four triangles.
In a wide frying pan, heat the oil. Carefully transfer the rolled out dough pieces into the hot oil. After a minute or so, flip over and cook the other side until golden brown in places. Enjoy immediately. These are best eaten on the day, but can be reheated in the oven.