Singing Hinnies are scone like griddle cakes that are traditionally made in the north of England…
WHAT ARE SINGING HINNIES
These gorgeous little cakes are traditional and popular in the North of England. The texture of the singing hinnies is very similar to scones, they’re light and crumbly. The name of these lovely cakes is very interesting, “hinnie” means “honey” that’s just how honey is pronounced in Northern England especially in Newcastle, and “singing” comes from when these cakes are cooked in a hot flat griddle pan, skillet or hot plate. The butter and the lard start to sizzle and start to sing.
Fun fact: Singin hinnies are called fatty cutties in Scotland.
SINGING HINNIES AND WELSH CAKES
Singing hinnies are very similar to Welsh cakes, especially the texture of the cakes. They’re crumbly and sweet, but the difference is that sining hinnies take the sweetness from the dried fruits instead of sugar.
HOW TO MAKE SINGING HINNIES
The Northern griddle cakes mixture is quite similar to scones. You have to make sure that the butter that you’re using in the recipe is super cold, it shouldn’t be frozen but cold. And so must be your hands and any equipments that you’re using. If your hands are warm, this can melt the butter and result in tough cakes.
Step 1. Start by sifting the flour and salt.
Step 2. Rub in the super cold butter and lard with the dry ingredients.
Step 3. Mix in any dried fruit that you’re using, I’ve used dried currants.
Step 4. Start adding milk, but only enough to create a firm ball of dough.
Step 5. Roll out the dough ball, and using a very sharp knife cut into pieces. Lightly press down the pieces of dough with your hands, make sure that your hands are cold and not to press down the dough too much as it might prevent it from rising when baking.
Step 6. Grease a flat griddle pan with oil, and heat it. When the oil is hot, fry the cakes and turn them when the bottom starts to brown. Serve with a piece of butter on top and enjoy!
Traditionally these gorgeous cakes are served warm with a knob of butter on top, but as I’m a person who loves sweets I ended up pouring a bit of honey on my cakes. BEST DECISION EVER. Next time I make these, I’m going to add some condensed milk!
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Singing Hinnie
Ingredients
- 450 g plain flour
- 1/4 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 110 g butter cold
- 110 g lard
- 175 g currants
- Milk
- Oil or butter for frying
Instructions
- Sift the flour, raising powders and salt.
- Rub in the cold butter and lard with the dry ingredients.
- Mix in the dried currants.
- Add enough milk to make a firm dough then roll it out, and cut into rounds. Lightly press down the rounds with your hand.
- Grease the heated griddle with oil and fry the cakes and turn them when the underneath starts to brown.
- Serve warm with a piece of butter on top.
Nutrition facts
Recipe courtesy of cottages.com. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Little Sunny Kitchen happen. All opinions are my own.
Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes
These look amazing, a bit like pancakes. The recipe name is fab too.
Jacqueline Meldrum
I’ve never heard of hinnies before, but they look amazing. We stayed at a cottages.com cottage at the weekend and it was gorgeous. Will definitely use them again.
Kathrina
These look delicious! I recently purchased something called Morning Rounds that look very similar, so I can’t wait to try these! Thanks for sharing!
Diana
I just googled morning rounds and they do look very similar. Enjoy!
Vicky @ Avocado Pesto
Never heard of singing hinnies though I have been to Northern England, but would sure love to try them! THose cottages look so cute!
Diana
I’m hoping that I’ll be able to go to Northern England soon, and get to stay at one of these cottages!
Jill
I love the name! Looks like a fun new recipe to try on a Saturday morning. Pinned!
Diana
I also thought that the name was very interesting!
Lisa
These look so amazing! We’ll have to try them soon as we’re currently obsessed with all thing English! ?
Diana
They’re very delicious, enjoy!
kate @veggie desserts
They look great! I’d love to eat Singing Hinnies (amazing name!) at The Gatehouse on a holiday. You’ve got me dreaming of a trip to Northern England now 🙂
Diana
I hope that I’ll get to visit Northern England soon, and have singing hinnies at a local cafe there!
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche
I love the sound of these! I’m a big fan of Welsh cakes so if these are anything like them I’ll be happy, especially with extra honey!
Diana
They are very similar to Welsh cakes! You have to try them! 🙂
Amanda {Striped Sptaula}
I hadn’t heard of these adorable cakes before but they look like something I’d love! Will definitely be saving to try soon.
Diana
They’re very tasty! Enjoy Amanda 🙂
Sarah
These look like a delicate and delicious treat! I can’t wait to try this wonderful recipe – they’d be perfect for brunch!
Diana
I have friends coming over for brunch on Saturday, and one of them requested singing hinnies after seeing the recipe on the blog! 🙂
Sarah @ Champagne Tastes
These look like baby pancakes.. They sound delicious!!
Kathryn @ FoodieGirlChicago
These sound so good! Love the photos too!
Tara
Looks like a beautiful cottage! I had never heard of hinnies before, looks delicious!
Diana
The cottage is very beautiful, it’s perfect for a quiet and a relaxing weekend!