Singing Hinnies
Singing hinnies are a fried scone or griddle cake which originate from North East England. Serve warm with butter and jam for a delicious tea time treat
Servings: 12 scone
Ingredients
- 225 g 8oz plain flour
- 110 g 4 oz butter
- 56 g 2 oz sultanas or currants
- half teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl.
- Rub in the butter until you get a mixture that looks like fine breadcrumbs.
- Add the sultanas
- Gradually add the milk until you get a stiff dough.
- Roll out into a round circle around a centimetre (½ inch) thick.
- Use a cutter to cut into circle shapes.
- Lightly grease a frying pan or griddle and place the circles of dough on it. Prick the top with a fork. Cook gently for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway though. It should be golden brown on both sides.
Notes
Best served warm straight from the pan. They can also be stored and eaten cold