Shortbread
This shortbread is so buttery and delicious, it’s hard to stop at just one. Shortbread is one of those biscuits (or cookies) that has that perfect melt-in-your-mouth texture.
What is shortbread
For those not familiar with shortbread, it is traditionally a Scottish biscuit. It contains no rising agents, such as bi carb soda or baking powder, which gives it it’s ‘short’ texture.
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Ingredients and substitutions.
To make this shortbread you will need:
- Butter – I used salted but unsalted will work just as well if that’s your preference
- Icing sugar – Use soft icing mixture rather than pure icing sugar.
- Cornflour
- Plain flour
Storage
Store this shortbread in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
This shortbread is suitable for freezing. Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before enjoying.
Shortbread
This fail-proof shortbread recipe is so quick and easy. The biscuits are perfectly buttery and crispy.
Ingredients
- 250g butter, softened
- 1 cup icing sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornflour
- 2 cups plain flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 160c. Line a slice tin with baking paper.
- Add the softened butter and icing sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer and beat with the flat beater attachment until light and creamy.
- Add the cornflour and half of the flour to the creamed butter and beat until combined. Add the remaining flour and beat until a dough forms.
- Transfer the dough to the lined slice tin and press down to flatten gently with the back of a metal spoon or the bottom of a glass.
- Bake the shortbread for 20 minutes. Quickly cut the shortbread into slice, prick with a fork (optional) and return to the oven for a further 5 minutes.
- Allow to cool completely in tin.
Notes
As an alternative to baking in a slice tin, this shortbread can be made into shaped biscuits. Gently knead and roll out the dough with a rolling pin, then use cookie cutters to cut shapes from the dough.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 130Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 67mgCarbohydrates: 13gFiber: 0gSugar: 5gProtein: 1g
