Deep Fried Butter Dish Becomes a Hit in Scotland

It's spreading: deep fried butter, which is already very popular in the US, has now become a hit in Scotland, after two pub owners included on their menu a customized version of it.

Simon Robertson and Paul Fitchie of The Fiddler's Elbow learned of the US treat made with deep fried butter, and decided to introduce it to their customers as well.

In doing so, they became the first establishment in Scotland to sell the calorie-rich treat, the Daily Mail reports.

The treat has been especially customized for the Scots: it’s called the Braveheart Butter Bombs and it also comes with a side dish of ice cream and sauce.

“Called Braveheart Butter Bombs, the pudding is accompanied with an Irn Bru ice cream and coulis. A variation featuring deep-fried whiskey instead of Irn Bru will also be offered,” the Mail writes.

To those saying the butter Bombs are a “coronary on a plate,” the two chefs respond by saying everything is good in moderation – and the same applies to their treat.

“We thought we'd add a bit of fun to our menu of Scottish dishes and it's really got people talking. Some folk are saying it's a heart attack on a plate and, okay, it's not exactly health food but as long as you're not having it every day it shouldn't be any problem,” Robertson says for the aforementioned British publication.

The owner of the pub, Oliver Scott, says that he's very aware of the health implications putting such a dish on the menu has, but he believes it's simply too delicious not to.

“It might not be too nutritious but it's definitely delicious. We've been trying it out on volunteers who are loving it. It actually tastes lighter than you'd expect, it's a bit like eating a banana fritter but nicer and obviously a bit naughtier,” Scott explains.

However, to counter critics saying so many empty calories can't but have disastrous consequences, Scott too insists that moderation is key.

“We know that when things are tough economically people like to treat themselves to a little comfort food and this is the ultimate indulgence – so long as people don't overdo it,” he stresses.