Shortbread – a delicious recipe with flour, butter, caster sugar. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
Heat the oven to 150c/fan 130c/gas 2.
2
Put the flour in a bowl & rub in the butter to make fine crumbs.Stir in sugar.
3
Work the mixture until it forms a ball.
4
Turn out on worksurface and knead briefly until smooth.
5
Work into a round & roll & pat out on a very lightly floured surface to a 18 cm round.carefully lift or slide the dough on to a baking sheet( no need to grease) & flute the edges with your fingers.Mark the circle into eight triangles with a knife, cutting all teh way through.
6
Prick over with a fork.
7
Bake for 30-35 minutes - it should be very pale.
8
While still warm, cut through the markings,then sprinkle with sugar.
364
kcal
Calories
21
g
Fat
41
g
Carbs
4
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
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 3 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 150 g plain flour, 100 g slightly salted butter, 50 g caster sugar.
Yes, 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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