Duncan Jones, son of the late musician David Bowie, took to social media asking advice for a rowie recipe and doing so sparked the ultimate north-east debate.
The director, producer, and screenwriter attempted to make a very Aberdonian delicacy last night and took to Twitter for help with his recipe.
Here’s the recipe, by the by…https://t.co/TNerp6RjUdpic.twitter.com/5prKWJN2RF
— Duncan Jones (@ManMadeMoon) March 20, 2018
People flocked to his aid with tips and trick for the perfect rowie.
Tea, 2 table spoons of sugar is way too much for one packet of yeast.
— PinkFlamingo (@ladistardust) March 19, 2018
My dear… it’s clearly “tons”. Tons of sugar and sea salt.
— Jordi López (@thanks4thefish) March 20, 2018
In his time of need, Jones sparked a debate as to what is the proper name for the bread speciality.
Aye, yaldi! Rowies min! Excellent stuff! Folk from Aberdeen would call them “Rowies” or “Butteries”, depending on how posh you’re feeling.. ? enjoy! ?
— Jacob Campbell (@JacobMCampbell) March 19, 2018
Or sometimes ‘Rolls’….although this may cause a riot in some areas of Aberdeen
— Tracey (@teetee_abz) March 20, 2018
Haha! This should be fun!
Aberdeen “rowie,” Gordon! https://t.co/eEvNZIjAQW— Duncan Jones (@ManMadeMoon) March 20, 2018
Are they a bit like croissant?
— Dawn Gardiner (@tabellena) March 20, 2018
Whatever you may call them, we think Duncan made a good job at his first attempt.
I’m gonna give this a 7/10.
Good first try. Probably needs more salt. pic.twitter.com/MYpkthqP1d— Duncan Jones (@ManMadeMoon) March 20, 2018
What do you call them – vote in our poll below.
