Shortbread
Cuisine of the United Kingdom Shortbread is a type of cookie which is traditionally made from one part white sugar, two parts butter, and three parts plain white flour, although other ingredients like ground rice or cornstarch are sometimes added to alter the texture. Shortbread is so named because of its crumbly texture (from an old meaning of the word shor
Before you start
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Preparation checklist
- Read all 8 method steps from beginning to end.
- Measure and arrange all 4 listed ingredients.
- Set aside about 50 minutes, based on the time recorded by the source.
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- 01
Preheat the oven to 140°C (275°F or Gas Mark 1).
- 02
Cream the butter with the sugar until light and fluffy.
- 03
Sift the flour and salt into the mixture and work into the fat and sugar until completely amalgamated.
- 04
Shape the dough into a ball and roll out to about 1.3 cm (½ inch) thick. The dough may need to be chilled for 10–15 minutes for easier handling.
- 05
Cut into squares or rectangles and prick the tops with a fork in two parallel lines.
- 06
Bake in the oven for 30–40 minutes or until the shortbread is lightly browned.
- 07
Leave them on a cooling rack to cool.
- 08
Store in a cool place in an airtight container.
Ready to serve
Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.
Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!Source & licence
This recipe was adapted and reformatted from Wikibooks Cookbook . Text: CC BY-SA 4.0. Image: CC BY-SA 2.5, credited to User:Dave souza; view original image record .
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