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Queen Elizabeth II’s Drop Scones (Scottish Pancakes)

September 18, 2022 By Patricia 18 Comments

Queen Elizabeth II’s Drop Scones (Scottish Pancakes) are worth every bite! Eat these thick, hearty pancakes for breakfast or dinner, as they’re amazingly tasty and filling.

Queen Elizabeth II’s Drop Scones (Scottish Pancakes) topped with fresh fruit and syrup makes an amazing breakfast or breakfast-for-dinner!

Would you ever think of drop scones (or Scottish pancakes) when you think of Queen Elizabeth II? Yeah, me neither.

With Queen Elizabeth’s passing, I’ve been reading loads of stories about her life and, of course, watching the ceremonies on T.V., as well as the ongoing coverage of the thousands of people in The Queue, waiting to pay their respect to her.

Queen Elizabeth II’s Drop Scones (Scottish Pancakes) are stacked high.

I remember my dad gleefully telling everyone each year that he and the Queen “almost” share the same birthday. They were born days apart (him in Italy) in the same year. When I think of her, I always think of him.

In the stories I’ve read, one caught my attention: Apparently, Queen Elizabeth II made drop scones for President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1959. Can you imagine?

Recipe for Queen Elizabeth II’s Drop Scones (Scottish Pancakes)

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Queen Elizabeth II’s Drop Scones (Scottish Pancakes)

As noted in the National Archives, “In August 1959, Queen Elizabeth entertained President Dwight Eisenhower at Balmoral Castle near Edinburgh. At a barbecue in the Scottish highlands, the Queen made drop scones for the President using a family recipe. The following year, enclosed in a letter to the President, Queen Elizabeth included an annotated copy of her recipe.”

Queen Elizabeth II’s Drop Scones (Scottish Pancakes) on the table

In the Queen’s recipe, she noted that it makes “Enough for 16 people.” I’m not sure how big she made her drop scones, and I’ve read people say they make theirs the size of silver dollars.

I decided to reduce the recipe by half and make each drop scone about 5 inches in diameter. That yielded 6, thick pancakes. I added a touch of salt and changed up the instructions a bit (I whisked the flour, baking soda, salt, and cream of tartar together).

Queen Elizabeth II’s Drop Scones (Scottish Pancakes) topped with fresh fruit.

The name of the recipe implies you’d have the popular English biscuit-like pastry on your hands, but what you’ll get are are thick and hearty pancakes.

Serve drop scones with your favorite fresh fruit and maple syrup. So good!

Queen Elizabeth II’s Drop Scones (Scottish Pancakes) are stacked tall on a plate.

Try These More Traditional-Style Scones with Fun Flavors

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I respect the Queen’s lifelong commitment to her duties. She was a strong and steadfast woman leader. Over the past week I’ve truly enjoyed reading about her love of animals.

The Queen was “the Queen” the world over. While I would never have associated pancakes with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, this was a fun story and I’ll for sure continue to make these tasty drop scones.

Queen Elizabeth II’s Drop Scones (Scottish Pancakes) covered in syrup and fresh fruit.

Whether you try Queen Elizabeth II’s Drop Scones (Scottish Pancakes) recipe for breakfast or breakfast-for-dinner, you’re in for a delicious treat.

In fact, after I made and photographed these, my husband and I dug in and his exact words were, “That’s a good pancake.”

Queen Elizabeth II’s Drop Scones (Scottish Pancakes) served on the breakfast table with fruit and coffee and juice.

Patricia @ Grab a Plate

Serves Makes 6 pancakes

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Ingredients

  • 1-1/4 cups flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • Butter for the skillet

Instructions

  1. Mix together the egg, sugar, and half the milk.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, a little at a time, stirring to combine, alternating with the milk adding a little at a time until gone.
  4. Fold in the melted butter.
  5. Add a skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, reduce the heat to medium-low and add a bit of butter.
  6. Drop the batter into the center of the skillet to for a 5-inch round. Cook for a few minutes until small bubbles appear on top.
  7. Flip the drop scone over and cook for another minute or so.
  8. Add more butter to the skillet as needed.
  9. Serve warm with fresh fruit and maple syrup.

Notes

This recipe for Queen Elizabeth II’s Drop Scones (Scottish Pancakes)is from the National Archives. I reduced the recipe by half and made each pancake about 5 inches in diameter. This made 6 hearty pancakes.

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Comments

  1. Gloria says

    September 19, 2022 at 8:18 am

    These pancakes look so fluffy. I love scones, so these would be a hit for sure. Great for brunch on the weekend.
    ★★★★★
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    • Patricia says

      September 19, 2022 at 6:30 pm

      They'd be perfect for a weekend brunch!
      Reply
  2. Kathryn says

    September 19, 2022 at 8:30 am

    What a special recipe! I loved these pancakes and will add them to my breakfast rotation. They make the absolute best breakfast!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      September 19, 2022 at 6:29 pm

      Yes, yes!!
      Reply
  3. Marta A says

    September 19, 2022 at 5:52 pm

    I've never heard of drop scones, but I thought it was a great time to make these Scottish pancakes. The kids loved them and so did I!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      September 19, 2022 at 6:29 pm

      I hadn't either! Glad you all liked them!
      Reply
  4. Jamie says

    September 20, 2022 at 11:27 pm

    I love how easy and delicious these drop scones are. Everyone in our house loves it!
    ★★★★★
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    • Patricia says

      September 30, 2022 at 10:48 am

      Mmmm! So good!
      Reply
  5. Ann says

    September 25, 2022 at 6:44 am

    What a great little tribute! I love how you added a picture of the original recipe - love those kinds of recipes! These sound delicious!
    ★★★★★
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    • Patricia says

      September 30, 2022 at 10:47 am

      Thanks, Ann. I love those sorts of little "food histories," too!
      Reply
  6. Erin says

    September 25, 2022 at 11:44 am

    This was such an interesting post! I was intrigued and had to make them. So good! I'm going to make them again next weekend. Thanks!
    ★★★★★
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    • Patricia says

      September 30, 2022 at 10:48 am

      Glad you liked them! Cheers!
      Reply
  7. Jenny says

    September 26, 2022 at 3:08 am

    It’s so fun dropping the mixture onto the hot griddle. I love a good breakfast and these Scottish pancakes hit the mark! Count me in on the maple syrup.
    ★★★★★
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    • Patricia says

      September 30, 2022 at 10:47 am

      ;) Thanks, Jenny!
      Reply
  8. Veronika says

    September 26, 2022 at 4:40 am

    I've never heard of these pancakes but they sound and look absolutely amazing! I have to try this recipe soon!
    ★★★★★
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    • Patricia says

      September 30, 2022 at 10:47 am

      Thank you, Veronika! Hope you like them!
      Reply
  9. Jeff the Chef says

    September 30, 2022 at 11:01 am

    This is interesting, because when I make what I think of as regular pancakes, they come out looking just like this. But I can see that the proportions are different, and I've read that Scotch pancakes are quite good. i'll have to check this out!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 3, 2022 at 6:22 pm

      Thanks, Jeff! I thought they'd be "regular," too, but really not! :)
      Reply

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