Singing hinny
Type of bannock, griddle cake or scone
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A singing hinny or singin' hinny is a type of bannock, griddle cake or scone, made in the north of England, especially Northumberland[1] and the coal-mining areas of the North East.[2] In Scotland, they are known as fatty cutties.[3][4]
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| Alternative names | Singin' hinny, fatty cutty |
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| Type | Sweet bread |
| Place of origin | England |
| Region or state | Northumberland |
| Main ingredients | Flour, baking powder, lard or butter; currants, milk or buttermilk |
Hinny is a term of endearment in the dialects of the Newcastle area, often applied to young women and children.[5] The singing refers to the sounds of the sizzling of the lard or butter in the rich dough as it is cooked on a hot plate or griddle.[6][7]
Recipe
The ingredients typically include flour, baking powder, lard or butter, currants, milk or buttermilk and salt and/or sugar to taste. A dough is made which is rich in fat. This is then rolled into a round flat cake, which is then cooked on a flat griddle or in a skillet.[5][8] Traditionally it is made as one large cake, but it can also be made into multiple smaller cakes.[5]