Half-time football treat now has a world cup winner from Scotland
THEY ARE a staple diet of football supporters, and now it seems the famous Scotch pie has a world cup of its own.
The mutton-filled snacks are popular as half-time refreshments, and a bakery from Dumfries is celebrating after winning the World Championship Scotch Pie Award.
Kerr Little of The Little Bakery said he “absolutely nailed everything” with his winning offering.
The pie-shaped trophy was presented by TV host Carol Smillie at a ceremony in Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, yesterday. Mr Little said: “This has been a special day. This is something that we never imagined. We have always entered and tried, but never to think we would reach the pinnacle. The challenge now going forward is even greater.”
The 75-year-old started the business “from scratch” with his son Nic, who does the baking, six years ago.
They employ almost 20 staff and have previously finished runner-up in the category.
Alasdair Smith, chief executive of Scottish Bakers, said: “When it comes to Scotch pie there are so many components to get right.
“There’s making sure the shell is the right thickness, the quality of the meat in the filing has to be top notch, seasoning with spices and cooking and the way it’s finished off – so many variables.
“It’s such a simple looking product, but such a complex thing.”
More than 80 butchers and bakers entered over 450 pies, sausage rolls, bridies, savouries and apple pies into the competition.