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Shetland recipe

How to make Shetland Huffsie

April 2, 2024 by Elizabeth

Huffsie (or hufsi) is a traditional Shetland tea loaf that originated on the island of Whalsay. The recipe I use is made with tea-soaked dried mixed fruit, brown sugar, and treacle, but there are many variations. Served ‘klined’ (Shetland dialect for ‘spread’) with butter, it’s a delicious teatime treat whether on land or at sea. …

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Shetland Reestit Mutton Soup Recipe

Traditional Shetland Reestit Mutton Soup Recipe

August 25, 2018 by Elizabeth

Hearty and filling, this traditional soup from the wild and remote Shetland Islands is made from reestit mutton, a salted and brined preserved mutton unique to the islands.  Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 2 hours Difficulty: Easy Calling Shetland home Come this Spring I’ll have called Shetland home for twenty years. Seven of those …

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