Singing Hinnies

The name “singing hinnies” is thought to come from the way the biscuits “sing” or make a cracking sound when they cooked over an open fire. Ours won’t sing as they’re baked in the oven!

“Singing hinnies” are traditional Scottish sweet biscuits that are known for their distinctive appearance and flavor. They are made from a mixture of flour, sugar, butter and fruit like currants or raisins. The dough is rolled out, cut into rounds, and then baked until golden. Sometimes, they are decorated with a dusting of sugar or drizzled with icing.

Singing Hinnies

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The name of these scones is derived from the way they were supposed to have “sung” when cooked over an open fire.

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Yield: 24 1x
• Category: Bread
• Method: Oven
• Cuisine: Scottish

Ingredients

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1/2 cup currants or raisins 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted, divided 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/3 cup butter 1 egg, beaten 1 cup sour cream Rind of 1/2 lemon, grated

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Instructions

1. Heat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Dredge the currants or raisins in two tablespoons of flour.
3. Re-sift remaining flour with dry ingredients.
4. Cut in butter until mixture looks like coarse meal.
5. Mix egg with one tablespoon of water and add to flour along with the sour cream, currants, and lemon rind. Mix well.
6. Divide dough into 24 balls. Flatten to round cakes.
7. Bake on a greased cookie sheet and bake for about 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.