Scottish Shortbread – a delicious recipe with Butter, Sugar, Egg Yolks, Flour. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
["Preheat oven to 300u00b0F.", "Mix butter, sugar and egg yolks by hand. Add flour 1 cup at a time until dough doesn't stick to your hands.", "Roll dough into a ball and cut into quarters. Roll each portion into rounds no thinner than 3/4"" to 1"" thick.", "Score dough rounds, marking out 8 wedges on each round, and prick with a fork. Set rounds on a baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes.", "(You can also form mini rounds out of 1 inch balls, just adjust baking time to about 15 minutes).", "Do not allow shortbread to brown. The shortbread will be done when it is light tan.", "Note: This keeps very well and tastes better after it has aged (in a sealed container/cookie tin) for at least a week."]
1527
kcal
Calories
98
g
Fat
141
g
Carbs
23
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* 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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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 4 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Butter, 1-1/2 cup Granulated Sugar, 2 whole Egg Yolks, 5 cups Sifted All-Purpose Flour.
Yes, Scottish Shortbread 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.
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