The griddle scone (most dialects of English) or girdle scone (Scots and Northumbrian English) is a variety of scone which is baked on a griddle or frying pan rather than in an oven.
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| Alternative names | Girdle scone |
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| Type | Scone |
In New Zealand, griddle scones are generally cooked as one large disk shaped mass which is divided into wedges for serving, often with golden syrup or jam.
Name
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In the Scots language and the Northumbrian English dialect, a griddle is called a girdle. The transposition of the sounds is due to linguistic metathesis.[1] Therefore, griddle scones are known as girdle scones. This usage is also common in New Zealand where scones, of all varieties, form an important part of the traditional cuisine.
See also
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- List of quick breads
- Welsh cake – may also be cooked on a griddle
References
edit- ^ Kirkpatrick, Betty (2006-10-01). Concise Dictionary of Scottish Words and Phrases. Crombie Jardine Publishing. p. 60. ISBN 978-1-84839-805-4.
Further reading
edit- Early, Howard; Glenda Morris (1998). Quick Breads. The Crossing Press. ISBN 0-89594-941-5.
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