A Stottie cake is a type of bread produced in the North East of England. It is a thick, flat, round loaf (usually about 30cm in diameter by 8cm deep). Geordies in particular are known for their consumption of this type of bread, although Stotties are popular thoughout the region.
Stotties tend to be eaten split and filled. Common fillings include ham and pease pudding, or for those craving a Cholesterol fix, bacon, egg and sausages. The heavy texture of the bread gives it its name (to 'stott' is Geordie dialect meaning 'to bounce'), and also makes it difficult for many people to eat one whole in one sitting, therefore most bakeries provide them halved or even quartered, much to the disgust of traditional Geordie males.
Elsewhere in the world, bread similar to the Stottie is known as Oven Bottom Bread . However the recipe and tradition of the Stottie is unique to the North East.
Last updated: 10-19-2005 11:13:29