I mean, where the name comes from, and what it stands for exactly? It is one of my very favorite "flavors", anything butterscotch has me salivating, but... come to think of it, I don't know why it's called butter-scotch.
Hi Sally, the meaning and origin are basically unknown. Here are a few theories:
"...Food historians have several theories regarding the name and origin of this confectionery, but none is conclusive. One explanation is the meaning "to cut or score" for the word "scotch", as the confection must be cut into pieces, or "scotched", before hardening.(2)(3) It is also possible that the "scotch" part of its name was derived from the word "scorch"..."
