Laura Shirk's Shortbread

Laura Shirk's Shortbread
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    50 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    21

Indulge in the simple elegance of our Shortbread, a buttery and tender delight that melts in your mouth. This classic Scottish treat is perfect for pairing with a cup of tea or coffee, or simply savoring on its own. With its delicate crumb and subtly sweet flavor, it's a timeless recipe that's sure to impress.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    27 g
  • Cholesterol
    41 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    3 g
  • Saturated Fat
    10 g
  • Sodium
    158 mg
  • Sugar
    8 g
  • Fat
    16 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins Gradually add the flour and salt to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. The dough should come together into a ball. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Lightly flour a clean surface. Roll out the dough to about 1/2-inch thickness. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Use small (2-inch) cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes from the dough. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins Carefully transfer the shortbread shapes to an ungreased baking sheet. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 50 mins Bake for 50 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. (50 minutes)

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Recipe View 10 mins Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Sprinkle with granulated sugar, if desired, before serving.

For a richer flavor, use European-style butter with a higher fat content.
To prevent the shortbread from spreading during baking, chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling it out.
For a festive touch, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or almond extract to the dough.
Store cooled shortbread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 3.1/ 5 ( 7 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Devyn Lowe

    This recipe is so easy to follow, and the shortbread turned out perfectly!

  • Elvis Mraz

    I added a little lemon zest to the dough, and it gave the shortbread a lovely, bright flavor.

  • Maeve Stiedemann

    My family loves this shortbread! It's become a holiday tradition.

  • Wava Hagenes

    I found that chilling the dough really helped to keep its shape during baking. Thanks for the tip!

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