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Scottish Pancakes

on April 6, 2021

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DEADLY EDITIONS, the sixth book in the Scottish Bookshop Mystery series by Paige Shelton, is another terrific addition to one of my favorite series. The reader is treated to the enchanting city of Edinburgh, Scotland as seen through the eyes of American transplant, Delaney Nichols. I especially enjoyed how the plot revolved around pubs in the area and Ms. Shelton’s strong descriptions brings their quaint charm to life on the pages. I also think that Delaney has just about the best job in the world working as a bookseller/buyer for the Cracked Spine Bookshop and I would dearly love to spend time in such a place. She’s surrounded by a cast of delightful, well-developed characters who each contribute to the appeal and it’s been a pleasure getting to know them over the course of the series. It’s been gratifying seeing them grow and develop relationships, including a marriage between Delaney and Scottish pub owner, Tom. Delaney also has a unique gift in that she can hear “bookish voices” – quotes from books that provide clues to assist in solving a problem or a mystery. It adds to the focus of books and bookshops, and while I’m not familiar with the quotes used, I appreciate the addition.

In this newest release, the plot revolves around the theme of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, by Robert Louis Stevenson. I loved how the author wove complex intrigue involving this classic dark tale into both an exclusive book treasure hunt and into a long-ago unsolved murder and a current day murder. (Since I couldn’t remember much of the story, I reread the classic Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde after finishing DEADLY EDITIONS!) At the center of these crimes is eccentric wealthy Shelaigh O’Connor, owner of a vast book collection. Besotted with Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Shelaigh created a scandal in her teen years by emulating some of the elements of the dark book. When a copycat appears and Shelaigh disappears, many wonder if she’s to blame for the crimes committed. As Delaney hunts for the treasured book and for Shelaigh herself, she uncovers clues to who had reasons to murder Shelaigh’s friend. As the multifaceted threads of the story came together, Ms. Shelton pens a suspenseful reveal that had me on the edge of my seat, turning pages faster and faster. My only regret was not savoring it longer since I’ll have to wait another year for the next book in the series.

 

Scottish Pancakes AKA drop scones, combine a few simple ingredients to create a delicious breakfast! Sweeter than regular pancakes, these can be eaten alone with butter or topped with your favorite preserves or syrup. Recipe shared with permission granted by Paige Shelton, author of DEADLY EDITIONS.

 

While there aren’t any recipes in the book, Paige Shelton kindly provided a recipe for a delicious breakfast treat. I found these Scottish Pancakes easy to make and my granddaughters loved these as a quick on-the-go breakfast by simply eating out of hand without syrup.

Following are Paige’s comments about her recipe for Scottish Pancakes:

Scottish Pancakes AKA drop scones, these are my delicious discovery of 2021! I love them. Despite the words “pancake” and “scone,” though, they aren’t really either, at least as I’ve come to know pancakes and scones. Though they are simple, as with anything pancake-y, I am patience challenged – I ALWAYS want to flip too soon.

In my recipe research, I found that most people say that the best way to eat these is simply slathered in butter (I read one post that said there should be butter dripping down your wrist). They are sweeter than regular pancakes, so only-butter works, but I enjoy them with fruit preserves and syrups too.

 

 

 

 

 

A special thanks to Paige Shelton for providing a winner with a print copy of DEADLY EDITIONS! Contest ends Sunday, April 11, 2021 at 11:59 pm PST and is limited to U.S. residents. Please use the Rafflecopter box located below to enter. The winner will be announced on this page and on Cinnamon & Sugar’s Facebook page, as well as notified by email (so check your spam folder!)

 

 

 

 

Scottish Pancakes AKA drop scones, combine a few simple ingredients to create a delicious breakfast! Sweeter than regular pancakes, these can be eaten alone with butter or topped with your favorite preserves or syrup. Recipe shared with permission granted by Paige Shelton, author of DEADLY EDITIONS.

 

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Scottish Pancakes

AKA drop scones, these are my delicious discovery of 2021! I love them. Despite the words “pancake” and “scone,” though, they aren’t really either, at least as I’ve come to know pancakes and scones. Though they are simple, as with anything pancake-y, I am patience challenged – I ALWAYS want to flip too soon. In my recipe research, I found that most people say that the best way to eat these is simply slathered in butter (I read one post that said there should be butter dripping down your wrist). They are sweeter than regular pancakes, so only-butter works, but I enjoy them with fruit preserves and syrups too.

Ingredients
  • 1-1/2 cups self-rising flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup milk
  • Butter for pan or skillet
  • Toppings: butter, preserves, syrup
Instructions
  1. My preferred way of cooking these is in an electric skillet. I set the temperature at 335 degrees. This is about medium if you use a pan on the stove, or since we’re being Scottish, the “hob.” The electric skillet heats up quickly, but if you’re on the hob-top (that’s probably not a real term), I would recommend getting it up to a consistent temperature before you start cooking.

  2. Place the flour, sugar, salt, and eggs into a mixing bowl. Gently whisk until you have a thick, firm batter. Add the milk, a little bit at a time, until the dough smooths out into a thick but pliable batter. The batter should fall off the whisk very slowly. If you overdo the milk, add a little more flour.
  3. Drop some butter into the pan and swirl it around. Spoon heaping tablespoons of batter into the pan. I use a small ice cream scoop. Allow the pancakes to cook until you see tiny air bubbles on top and the cakes move easily with only a gentle push of the spatula. Flip and then let them cook some more. I am a pancake-patience failure and I always flip the first few too soon. Keep in mind, even though these aren’t big, they are thicker than your normal pancakes. I found that about three minutes on each side was about right – but as you probably know, this can all depend upon getting the heat right. Sometimes I even flip them back to the original side and let them cook a little longer – I know this makes pancake experts cringe. But you gotta do what you gotta do.
  4. You’ll need to wipe off the butter with a paper towel and add new when it begins to get too dark.

This recipe makes about 20 three-inch or so in diameter Scottish pancakes.

 

Scottish Pancakes AKA drop scones, combine a few simple ingredients to create a delicious breakfast! Sweeter than regular pancakes, these can be eaten alone with butter or topped with your favorite preserves or syrup. Recipe shared with permission granted by Paige Shelton, author of DEADLY EDITIONS.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Scottish Pancakes AKA drop scones, combine a few simple ingredients to create a delicious breakfast! Sweeter than regular pancakes, these can be eaten alone with butter or topped with your favorite preserves or syrup. Recipe shared with permission granted by Paige Shelton, author of DEADLY EDITIONS.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I was provided with an advance copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

 

Scottish Pancakes AKA drop scones, combine a few simple ingredients to create a delicious breakfast! Sweeter than regular pancakes, these can be eaten alone with butter or topped with your favorite preserves or syrup. Recipe shared with permission granted by Paige Shelton, author of DEADLY EDITIONS.

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47 thoughts on “Scottish Pancakes”

  1. holdenj says:
    April 6, 2021 at 3:44 am

    What a delicious recipe to see thus morning–we are very serious about our pancakes and waffles around here! While I am familiar with J and H, I haven’t actually read it. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  2. Brenda Ellis says:
    April 6, 2021 at 4:02 am

    Those look amazing. I can’t wait to try them.

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  3. Alma Collins says:
    April 6, 2021 at 4:45 am

    No I have not read The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. I love pancakes! Thanks for the chance.

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  4. Jaime Minter says:
    April 6, 2021 at 5:00 am

    I’m pretty sure I read it when I was in school, but I don’t remember a thing about it.

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  5. Christine Fox says:
    April 6, 2021 at 5:08 am

    I have read Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.

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  6. Nancy says:
    April 6, 2021 at 5:17 am

    I am familiar with the story, but I don’t remember reading The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

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  7. Celia Fowler says:
    April 6, 2021 at 6:12 am

    I have not read the book, but have seen the old movie. Pancakes + scones equal a win-win for me. I can’t wait to make these!

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  8. P.J. Coldren says:
    April 6, 2021 at 6:21 am

    Simple and perfect – gotta love that!!

    pjcoldren[at]tm[dot]net

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  9. Patti Smith says:
    April 6, 2021 at 6:25 am

    I have read the book.

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  10. Dedra Griffith says:
    April 6, 2021 at 6:29 am

    I adore this series and can’t wait to read it and test the recipe with my bestie.

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  11. Carol Knudtson says:
    April 6, 2021 at 6:34 am

    I think I read it a long time ago. Thanks for the yummy recipe. The book sounds wonderful.

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  12. Jill Nelson says:
    April 6, 2021 at 6:35 am

    Being a lover of pancakes and scones.. I definitely have to try this recipe! The book looks intriguing (and thanks for the heads up that there are no recipes in it.)

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  13. Kay Garrett says:
    April 6, 2021 at 6:35 am

    I’ve not read “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”, but it sounds like a book I’d love to read.

    Thank you for the Scottish Pancakes recipe. Definitely on my try this list – and soon. Sounds yummy!

    Can’t wait for the opportunity to read “DEADLY EDITIONS” which is on my TBR list. Fabulous cover and I’m sure the book is as well because I love this authors books.

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  14. Dawn P. says:
    April 6, 2021 at 6:38 am

    I have not read “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”. Those pancakes look delicious! Thanks for the chance to win! I love bookshop mysteries!

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  15. Katherine Holom says:
    April 6, 2021 at 6:56 am

    I’m familiar with the Strange Case of J and H, but I don’t believe I’ve ever read it. Deadly Editions sounds great!

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  16. Autumn Trapani says:
    April 6, 2021 at 7:08 am

    I haven’t read the book, but I am very familiar with the story. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  17. Cinda Unruh says:
    April 6, 2021 at 7:16 am

    Many years ago.

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  18. Karen B says:
    April 6, 2021 at 7:25 am

    Have not read it!

    Reply
  19. April Kirkland says:
    April 6, 2021 at 7:37 am

    I have not read it, but I need to.

    Reply
  20. Alicia says:
    April 6, 2021 at 7:45 am

    I have read Jekyll and Hyde but I would have been about 10 at the time, so it’s been quite awhile. Love the Scottish Bookshop series! I’m so excited to read another great installment.

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  21. Grace Topping says:
    April 6, 2021 at 7:49 am

    I love Paige Shelton’s series. Thanks for the review of her latest blog review k. If you want a real treat, listen to the audiobook and hear the accents of the different characters. I definitely plan to try the Scottish pancake recipe.

    Reply
  22. Jan Tomalis says:
    April 6, 2021 at 8:32 am

    I haven’t read The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
    Thanks for the yummy recipe!

    Reply
  23. Tina Young says:
    April 6, 2021 at 9:07 am

    I have not read it but I do like pancakes. Thank you!❤

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  24. NANCY says:
    April 6, 2021 at 9:36 am

    Many years ago.

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  25. Dianne Casey says:
    April 6, 2021 at 10:10 am

    I have not read The Strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. The pancakes look amazing.

    Reply
  26. Russell Davis says:
    April 6, 2021 at 10:53 am

    the recipe looks good and i’ve been on a pancake & crepe kick recently so will need to try these

    Reply
  27. Judith Sickler says:
    April 6, 2021 at 11:04 am

    I have read Jekyll and Hyde. Such a good writer- both of you! Love scones and pancakes so this is the recipe for me!

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  28. Mary C says:
    April 6, 2021 at 1:49 pm

    I read it many years ago.

    Reply
  29. Peggy Clayton says:
    April 6, 2021 at 2:42 pm

    I have not read it but thank you so very much for giving away a print copy I appreciate you remembering us old folks that don’t have tech but a desktop computer! Yes if I would of read I would of posted 2 reviews and logged into an author book and I don’t see it listed I am so sorry!

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  30. Teresa Warner says:
    April 6, 2021 at 3:22 pm

    Yes I have!

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  31. Karen M says:
    April 6, 2021 at 3:27 pm

    Yes I read it many years ago.

    Reply
  32. Libby Dodd says:
    April 6, 2021 at 3:33 pm

    These sound lovely.
    No, I haven’t read it.

    Reply
  33. Linda says:
    April 6, 2021 at 4:20 pm

    I don’t think I have ever read it. You have the best recipes.

    Reply
  34. Jacquie says:
    April 6, 2021 at 4:25 pm

    no i haven’t read it. Would love to start to read this series. thanks for the give away.

    Reply
  35. Donamae says:
    April 6, 2021 at 6:41 pm

    I’m familiar with the story. The recipe sounds and looks delicious. Thank you for the chance I’d love to read this book soon!

    Reply
  36. Linda Kish says:
    April 6, 2021 at 7:57 pm

    I have not read it but I have seen a movie about him/them.

    Reply
  37. Cherie J says:
    April 6, 2021 at 9:26 pm

    Yes, I read it a long time ago. Those pancakes look so yummy! The book sounds amazing too.

    Reply
  38. Cathy Inboden says:
    April 6, 2021 at 11:15 pm

    No I never read The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?

    Reply
  39. Julie Waldron says:
    April 7, 2021 at 5:45 am

    No, I’ve never read it.

    Reply
  40. Connie Lee says:
    April 8, 2021 at 3:37 pm

    No, I haven’t read it.

    Reply
  41. Linda May says:
    April 9, 2021 at 6:25 am

    I have never read it. Thanks for this amazing giveaway.

    Reply
  42. Bernice Kennedy says:
    April 9, 2021 at 7:20 am

    I have read The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde a long time ago. This book sounds interesting. Thanks for the chance.

    Reply
  43. Candy Kennedy says:
    April 9, 2021 at 10:05 am

    I did not read the book.Have seen the movies and the play.

    Reply
  44. Jeanie Dannheim says:
    April 9, 2021 at 10:38 am

    I have not read it but have heard about it.

    These look and sound tasty!

    Thanks for the chance to win!

    Reply
  45. Debbie Sonju says:
    April 9, 2021 at 1:01 pm

    I have not read The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Those scottish pancakes look delicious!

    Reply
  46. Lynn Brown says:
    April 9, 2021 at 7:48 pm

    I have not, but have seen it on TV I believe. Thanks for the chance.

    Reply
  47. Sherry Brown says:
    April 11, 2021 at 12:08 pm

    Those look absolutely!! Your book looks absolutely!!!
    Thank you for the recipe and the chance to win your wonderful book!!

    Reply

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