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Scotch Woodcock
Scotch Woodcock is a traditional Scottish recipe, from the Victorian period, for a classic snack of a blend of Gentleman's relish, milk, eggs, anchovies and cayenne pepper that was served as a spread on toast as a savoury dish at the end of a meal. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Scottish version of: Scotch Woodcock.
prep time
20 minutes
cook time
10 minutes
Total Time:
30 minutes
Serves:
4
Rating: 
Tags : Bread RecipesScottish Recipes
This savoury snack was popular during the Victorian and Edwardian periods where it was served as a snack or 'savoury' course to complete a meal. However, it's so delicious that it can be served as a snack at any time and is also great at breakfast time.
Method:
Toast the bread then remove the crusts and spread liberally with the butter followed by the Gentleman's relish or butter then cut the toast in half.
Add a knob of butter to a saucepan and when it's melted whisk together the milk, eggs and cayenne pepper in a bowl before pouring into the pan. Stir gently over gentle heat until the mixture begins to thicken then remove from the heat and continue stirring until creamy.
Divide the mixture between the prepared toast pieces and top with thin strips of anchovy fillet arranged in a criss-cross pattern. Add a pinch of paprika and serve.
