Mashed potato, most traditionally in a scallop shell, but often in a small mound, buttered and grilled. Original Receipt in ‘The Experienced English Housekeeper‘ by Elizabeth Raffald (Raffald 1769) To Scallop Potatoes. Boil your Potatoes, then beat them fine in a Bowl with good Cream, a Lump of Butter and Salt, put them into scollop’d Shells, make them smooth on the Top, score them with a Knife, lay thin Slices of Butter on the Top of them, put them in a Dutch Oven to brown before the Fire. – Three Shells is enough for a Dish For other versions, see: Beef Scallops Chip-Shop Scallops Devonshire Scallops Exeter Scalloped Oysters Fish Scallop Scallops |
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