Scottish Yumminess

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What about the Yanks that are going to be there? Maybe some Obama Pie?

I'm sure you can just Google one

I prefer something more traditional that someone has experimented with and can vouch for its goodness or a family recipe

What about the Yanks that are going to be there? Maybe some Obama Pie?

go away and stop making a nuisance of yourself

I wont buy shortbread, commercial stuff is not good

Sorry. I'm being an arse! xx

p.s. for anyone that's interested Bellezza is an AMAZING cook. Enjoy!

Shortbread

8oz butter
4oz caster sugar
8 oz plain flour
4oz ground rice/rice flour (can also use ground almonds - but not as good)
pinch salt
golden granulated sugar to coat with
caster sugar to sprinkle

All ingredients should be room temp.
Cream butter and sugar together 'til pale and fluffy.
Sift flour, rice flour and salt together onto sugar/butter mix, stir in with wooden spoon until like breadcrumbs.
Gather dough together with hands and turn onto clean dry surface, knead lightly into ball, then form into sausage 2" thick.
Wrap with clingfilm and chill until firm (1 hr)
Slice into discs and coat edges with golden granulated sugar.
Place on baking tray lined with greaseproof.
Bake at gas mk 5/190c for 15/20 min depending on thickness.
Sprinkle with caster sugar
Leave on baking tray for 10min, then cool on wire rack.

Sir will be requiring an aperitif of course. Would you like it served in glass, or the more contemporary plastic? Don't forget to allow it to breathe. Ah the terroir! - Is that a hint of pavement...and a soupcon of undisguised violence?

He makes biscuits as well as bikes?

Buckfast?
Deep fried Bounty?
Irn Bru icecream?
Irn Bru Icecream float?
Clootie Dumpling?

Sir will be requiring an aperitif of course. Would you like it served in glass, or the more contemporary plastic? Don't forget to allow it to breathe. Ah the terroir! - Is that a hint of pavement...and a soupcon of undisguised violence?

Beat me to it.

A fine desert wine, and cocktail ingredient. Mix with vodka red-bull and you've got a Gorballs Sunrise.

Caboc and Crowdie are both nice Scottish cheeses too, if you're doing crackers and cheese.

thanks for the recipes and suggestions x

Bella- Scots don't eat 'dessert'

they eat pudding

I would suggest a traditional steamed pudding

with Scottish Orange Marmalade

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/recipes/steamed-orange-marmalade-pudding-748374.html

or if you want the taste of Whisky try

Cranachan

Cranachan is one of the most delicious and simplest puddings, using oatmeal, soft fruit and whisky - three things for which Scotland is renowned. The traditional way to eat Cranachan was to spread bowls of the various ingredients on the table, with each person mixing their own Cranachan in their bowl, according to their personal taste, however today it is more commonly enjoyed layered in tall glasses. Our recipe serves 4-6 people.
110g (4oz) Hamlyns Scottish Oatmeal
550ml (1 pint) whipping cream
225g (8oz) Raspberries
Caster sugar to taste
1tbsp whisky (optional)
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F, Gas 4)
Toast the oatmeal in the oven for 10-15 minutes until lightly browned. Whip cream and sugar until stiff and add whisky if using. Place fruit, cream and oatmeal in layers in individual glasses, starting with a layer of fruit and finishing with a layer of cream. Decorate with a couple of raspberries and a sprinkling of toasted oatmeal. Chill and serve

But to be honest this is a bit 'poncey' by scottish standards - Scots are not know for their love of raspberries

Scottish yumminess:

Sir will be requiring an aperitif of course. Would you like it served in glass, or the more contemporary plastic? Don't forget to allow it to breathe. Ah the terroir! - Is that a hint of pavement...and a soupcon of undisguised violence?

"You've never been plastered / 'Til you've been Buckfasted."

Only really rhymes in a Weegie accent, mind.

god damn i really want some shortbread now. thanks guys.

Cranachan sounds delicious but Im thinking the steam pudding sounds perfect! thanks x

speaking of spam....why would anyone eat it? last time I looked it had a measly 21% meat content..gulp...whats in the rest? as for the fat %... off the scale... a can of nastiness

Wha' di ye sey??? Aye, ye right - it's no called DESSERT!!!!!

^ my apologize for any Scots I may have offended :]

But to be honest this is a bit 'poncey' by scottish standards - Scots are not know for their love of raspberries

Bullshit. We fucking love raspberries. It's one of the things that makes us proud to be Scottish. It's the only thing our climate is good for. Growing raspberries!

Cranachan is a treat to the senses and I suggest you all try it.

Bullshit. We fucking love raspberries.

Is that The Bard of Ayrshire I hear?