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Classic shortbread recipe

Classic shortbread recipe

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Teatime is something of an institution in Britain and one of its essential components is a Scottish shortbread biscuit. Crumbly, buttery and perfect for dunking in a cuppa, making your own is simple and satisfying as this recipe will demonstrate. See method

  • Serves 8
  • 10mins to prepare and 30mins to cook, plus 2hrs for chilling
  • 224 calories / serving
  • Freezable
  • Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 125(g) (4oz) butter, at room temperature
  • 50g (2oz) caster sugar, plus extra for sprinkling
  • 150g (5oz) plain flour
  • 25g (1oz) ground rice
  • sea salt

Each serving contains

  • Energy

    935kj
    224kcal     11%

  • Fat

    13g 19%

  • Saturates

    8g 39%

  • Sugars

    8g 9%

  • Salt

    0.1g 2%

of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 25.2g Protein 2.1g Fibre 0.8g

Method

Teatime is something of an institution in Britain and one of its essential components is a Scottish shortbread biscuit. Crumbly, buttery and perfect for dunking in a cuppa, making your own is simple and satisfying as this recipe will demonstrate.

  1. Mix all the ingredients in a blender until they come together. Scoop out the dough and press into a 20cm (8in) fluted tart tin. Chill for 2 hours to firm. Towards the end of the 2 hour period, preheat the oven to Gas Mark 3, 170°C, fan 150°C.
  2. Put in the oven and bake for 15 minutes. Remove and lightly prick all over with a skewer. Cut into 8 triangles and sprinkle with more sugar. Return to the oven for 10-15 minutes until golden and sandy to the touch. Allow to cool in the tin.

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Freezing and defrosting guidelines

This recipe can be frozen, after chilling it in the refrigerator for 2 hours (before the baking stage), and kept in the freezer for up to three months. Always defrost and heat thoroughly before eating.

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