Classic Buttery Shortbread
A rich and buttery traditional Scottish shortbread with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfect with a cup of tea or as an elegant treat.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- Rolling Pin
- Cookie cutter
Ingredients
- 120 g butter
- 50 g caster sugar
- 50 g cornflour
- 120 g plain flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 140°C.
- In a mixing bowl, rub together the butter, caster sugar, cornflour, and plain flour until the mixture forms a soft dough.
- Roll out the dough to about 1 cm thick.
- Cut into large circles using a cookie cutter or shape as desired.
- Place the shortbread on a baking tray and bake for 30 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:
Dust with icing sugar before serving or dip one side in melted chocolate for an indulgent variation.
Wine Advice:
Pair with a glass of dessert wine like Muscat or enjoy with a cup of Earl Grey tea.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 180 kcal | Carbohydrates: 22 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 10 g | Fiber: 0.5 g | Sugar: 5 g | Salt: 0.1 mg
