RCI-BR.005.0555.001
Shortbread
Shortbread rounds before being baked 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.
Prep15 min
Cook45 min
Total60 min
Servings4
Difficultybeginner
Ingredients
- 3 cups
- 1/4 tsp
- 1 cup
- 1/2 cup
Method
1
Cream the butter with the sugar until light and fluffy.
5 minutes
2
Sift the flour and salt into the mixture and work into the fat and sugar until completely amalgamated.
4 minutes
3
Shape the dough into a ball and roll out to about ½ inch thick.
4 minutes
4
Cut into squares or rectangles and prick the tops with a fork in two parallel lines.
3 minutes
5
Bake at 275ºF/135ºC for 30 to 40 minutes or until the shortbread is lightly browned.
35 minutes
6
Leave them on a cake rack to cool.
20 minutes
7
Store in a cool place in an airtight container.
1 minutes