Honey Shortbread (Greece) Recipe

Name: Honey Shortbread (Greece)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE SHORTBREAD; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup brandy; 4 tablespoons orange juice; 1 tablespoon orange zest, minced; 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; FOR THE SYRUP; 1 cup honey, dark; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup water

Servings: persons

FOR THE SHORTBREAD
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup olive oil
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brandy
4 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon orange zest, minced
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
FOR THE SYRUP
1 cup honey, dark
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, then grease & flour several baking sheets.
2
FOR THE SHORTBREAD ~ In a medium bowl whisk or sift flour, baking powder & baking soda together.
3
In a large bowl combine oil, sugar, brandy, OJ & zest.
4
Gradually add dry ingredients to liquid ingredients, combining well after each addition.
5
Shape dough into ovals about 3 inches long, & place them well apart on prepared baking sheets.
6
Bake about 20 minutes, then remove from oven & allow to cool on the baking sheets.
7
(At this point, if freezing the shortbread, allow to cool COMPLETELY, then wrap well & freeze up to 2 months. When ready to serve from frozen, defrost thoroughly before coating with syrup, nuts & cinnamon.).
8
FOR THE SYRUP ~ If you are not going to freeze the shortbread, in a saucepan, mix syrup ingredients together & bring to a boil.
9
Boil rapidly for 5 minutes to thicken, then allow to cool.
10
Dip cooled shortbread into the syrup & sprinkle with nuts & cinnamon, allowing to set slightly before serving.

1294

kcal

Calories

Fat

161

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE SHORTBREAD, 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Honey Shortbread (Greece) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Honey Shortbread (Greece)

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