Texas Aggie Ring Makes Scotish Tattie Scones
Jersey Shore Fightin’ Texas Aggie Ring decided he wanted something different than one of his usual snacks, so he decided to whip up a batch of Scottish Potato Scones or Scottish “Tattie” Scones as the Scots call them.
The problem Aggie Ring has always had with the Scottish Potato Scones all the times he was in Northern England or in Scotland was that they were very, very bland as most Scottish/English food tends to be.
“I’m going to fix that before I implement my evil plan to take over the world!” said Aggie Ring. “I’m going to make a batch of Texas Aggie Ring-style potato scones that will blow their kilts over their heads. I’m going to open up a can of Texas Aggie Ring “King Edward Longshanks” on those Scottish Potato Scones.”
Aggie Ring let out a long, evil laugh then slowly said, “Those Highlanders need to know that “There can be only one!” and One Aggie Ring shall rule them all!”
“Ok, lets get started.” said Aggie Ring as he switched into baking mode. He had all of the ingredients he needed already as potato/tattie scones are terribly easy to make. “Even a Scot could do it.” said Aggie Ring.
Aggie Ring peeled and boiled some potatoes in his pressure cooker because as Aggie Ring always says, “Aggie Rings cook best under pressure.” A few minutes later when the potatoes were done, Aggie Ring directed me to get the potato masher and said, “Get to work boy. Beat the Hell out of those potatoes! I said, “Beat the Hell out of those potatoes!”
After stirring in a half cube of unsalted butter, Aggie Ring told me to put them into the refrigerator to cool. Then he told me to put some self-rising flour into a bowl, add a dash or two of salt, some freshly cracked black pepper, and a dash of cayenne because he says, “Aggie Rings love that crap!” He also had me take about half a cup of extra hot pickled jalapeños and wash the brine off of them and dry them thoroughly before mincing them.
After the mashed potatoes had cooled down, Aggie Ring cut them into the flour and spice mixture. He added a tablespoon or two of buttermilk to moisten the dough a bit, but could have easily used cooking oil instead. He had me roll the dough into a big ball and put it in the refrigerator to “rest” for about 30 minutes.
When the dough had “rested,” Aggie Ring had me flour a work surface and roll the dough out into a thick circular shape. He then took about a cup of shredded Mexican cheese and pour the minced jalapeños over it. Aggie Ring told me to gently fold the cheese and jalapeños into the dough while taking care not to overwork it.
After the jalapeños and cheese were incorporated into the dough, Aggie Ring had me take a floured rolling pin and roll out the dough until it was a little less than a half inch thick. He cut the Texas Aggie potato cheese jalapeño scones into squares with a cutter and placed them all on a greased cooking sheet. After brushing them with an egg wash, Aggie Ring put them into an oven for about 20 minutes and anxiously awaited until they were golden brown on top so he could take them out of the oven and say, “Howdy!” to them.
Twenty minutes or so later, Aggie Ring removed the jalapeño cheese potato scones from the oven and put them on a cooling rack to cool down. Upon sampling one of his Texas Aggie Jalapeño Cheese Potato Scones, Aggie Ring told me, “You know sometimes I impress even myself, but then I remember I’m Jersey Shore Fightin’ Texas Aggie Ring and it really isn’t that big of a deal.”
Aggie Ring’s Jalapeño Cheese Potato Scones were delicious. They were crispy on the outside and just like mashed potatoes on the inside. Which, considering all of the mashed potatoes in them, was how it should be.
“These would be great with sour cream and bacon on top of them.” said Aggie Ring. “Perhaps even applesauce like I put on potato pancakes.”
“Hell.” he said. “They’d be great heated up in the toaster oven in the morning with butter on them.” After letting out another “I’m going to take over the world evil laugh,” Aggie Ring said, “Those Scots would never have thought of this. They’re going to “loose their heads” over these Texas Aggie Ring Tattie Scones!”
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Texas Aggie Ring Makes Scotish Tattie Scones
Jersey Shore Fightin’ Texas Aggie Ring decided he wanted something different than one of his usual snacks, so he decided to whip up a batch of Scottish Potato Scones or Scottish “Tattie” Scones as the Scots call them.
The problem Aggie Ring has always had with the Scottish Potato Scones all the times he was in Northern England or in Scotland was that they were very, very bland as most Scottish/English food tends to be.
“I’m going to fix that before I implement my evil plan to take over the world!” said Aggie Ring. “I’m going to make a batch of Texas Aggie Ring-style potato scones that will blow their kilts over their heads. I’m going to open up a can of Texas Aggie Ring “King Edward Longshanks” on those Scottish Potato Scones.”
Aggie Ring let out a long, evil laugh then slowly said, “Those Highlanders need to know that “There can be only one!” and One Aggie Ring shall rule them all!”
“Ok, lets get started.” said Aggie Ring as he switched into baking mode. He had all of the ingredients he needed already as potato/tattie scones are terribly easy to make. “Even a Scot could do it.” said Aggie Ring.
Aggie Ring peeled and boiled some potatoes in his pressure cooker because as Aggie Ring always says, “Aggie Rings cook best under pressure.” A few minutes later when the potatoes were done, Aggie Ring directed me to get the potato masher and said, “Get to work boy. Beat the Hell out of those potatoes! I said, “Beat the Hell out of those potatoes!”
After stirring in a half cube of unsalted butter, Aggie Ring told me to put them into the refrigerator to cool. Then he told me to put some self-rising flour into a bowl, add a dash or two of salt, some freshly cracked black pepper, and a dash of cayenne because he says, “Aggie Rings love that crap!” He also had me take about half a cup of extra hot pickled jalapeños and wash the brine off of them and dry them thoroughly before mincing them.
After the mashed potatoes had cooled down, Aggie Ring cut them into the flour and spice mixture. He added a tablespoon or two of buttermilk to moisten the dough a bit, but could have easily used cooking oil instead. He had me roll the dough into a big ball and put it in the refrigerator to “rest” for about 30 minutes.
When the dough had “rested,” Aggie Ring had me flour a work surface and roll the dough out into a thick circular shape. He then took about a cup of shredded Mexican cheese and pour the minced jalapeños over it. Aggie Ring told me to gently fold the cheese and jalapeños into the dough while taking care not to overwork it.
After the jalapeños and cheese were incorporated into the dough, Aggie Ring had me take a floured rolling pin and roll out the dough until it was a little less than a half inch thick. He cut the Texas Aggie potato cheese jalapeño scones into squares with a cutter and placed them all on a greased cooking sheet. After brushing them with an egg wash, Aggie Ring put them into an oven for about 20 minutes and anxiously awaited until they were golden brown on top so he could take them out of the oven and say, “Howdy!” to them.
Twenty minutes or so later, Aggie Ring removed the jalapeño cheese potato scones from the oven and put them on a cooling rack to cool down. Upon sampling one of his Texas Aggie Jalapeño Cheese Potato Scones, Aggie Ring told me, “You know sometimes I impress even myself, but then I remember I’m Jersey Shore Fightin’ Texas Aggie Ring and it really isn’t that big of a deal.”
Aggie Ring’s Jalapeño Cheese Potato Scones were delicious. They were crispy on the outside and just like mashed potatoes on the inside. Which, considering all of the mashed potatoes in them, was how it should be.
“These would be great with sour cream and bacon on top of them.” said Aggie Ring. “Perhaps even applesauce like I put on potato pancakes.”
“Hell.” he said. “They’d be great heated up in the toaster oven in the morning with butter on them.” After letting out another “I’m going to take over the world evil laugh,” Aggie Ring said, “Those Scots would never have thought of this. They’re going to “loose their heads” over these Texas Aggie Ring Tattie Scones!”
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