Traditional Shortbread – a delicious recipe with Flour, Cornflour, Butter, Vanilla, Caster Sugar, Extra Sugar. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
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1. Sift flours into a large bowl.
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2. Put butter into a medium bowl and beat until soft.
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3. Add vanilla and sugar to the butter and beat until light and fluffy.
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4. Press the mix into a tin, shortbread mould or roll out and cut into shapes.(I like stars for xmas gifts!)
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Note; alternatively, shape dough into a flat round. Pinch the edges with your fingers, prick the top of the round with a fork, and lightly score into 8 segments.
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5. Place onto baking paper on an oven tray. Sprinkle with extra sugar.
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6. Bake at 150C for 15-20 minutes until a light golden colour.
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(If you've shaped your shortbread into a round, cut it when warm or it will crumble.)
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When cool, dust with icing sugar. This gives it just the sweetness it needs!
668
kcal
Calories
46
g
Fat
58
g
Carbs
6
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 7 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2-1/4 cups Baker's Flour, 1 Tablespoon Cornflour, 1/2 pounds, 7/8 ounces, weight Butter Or Margarine, 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla, and more.
Yes, Traditional 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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