Scottish cooking is about so much more than haggis. The hills and lowlands are rich in venison, game birds and Angus beef, which often feature in Scottish dishes. The lochs are full of fish and the coastline is a treasure trove of crustaceans and more fish varieties, so seafood is often on the menu. Nourishing root crops like potatoes and turnips feature regularly, while oats are a staple and used in many ways. Delicious and nourishing soups and broths are also prominent. These recipes offer a healthy and accessible way to bring the warming comfort of Scottish cuisine into your home. Try putting yourself in the Highlands with our: saffron porridge with apple; vegetarian cottage pie; cranachan; and Black Angus and whiskey stew.
Scottish Cream Buns
Recipe / Naomi Sherman
Who can resist a cream bun, or cream cookies as they are also called in Scotland? Not me, that's for sure. A sweet, enriched dough is baked to perfection, glazed and then filled with velvety cream. What more could you ask for?
Makes: 12
Buns
310mL milk
100g butter
640g plain flour
110g sugar
2½ tsp yeast
1 tsp salt
2 eggs, lightly beaten
Glaze
1 tbsp caster sugar
1 tbsp boiling water
Whipped cream & icing sugar, to serve
1. Heat the milk and butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Remove and cool to room temperature.
2. Place the flour, sugar, yeast and salt into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook.
3. Add the eggs and milk mixture and beat for 6-8 mins until smooth.
4. Cover and set aside for 1 hour. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
5. Place the dough onto a lightly
