Classic Buttery Shortbread
Rich, crumbly, and melt-in-your-mouth! Classic buttery shortbread, perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls, Baking sheet, Parchment paper, Rolling pin, Cookie cutters (optional)
Ingrediënten
- 250 g Unsalted butter softened
- 125 g Sugar
- 375 g All-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
Instructies
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough gently until smooth.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1cm thickness.
- Cut out shapes using cookie cutters, or cut into squares or fingers.
- Place shortbread pieces on the prepared baking sheet.
- Prick each piece with a fork.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Let cool completely on the baking sheet before serving.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:
Serve with tea or coffee, or as a sweet treat.Wine Advice:
A sweet dessert wine like Sherry or a rich fortified wine.Nutritional Information
Calories: 180 kcal | Carbohydrates: 22 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 10 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 8 g | Salt: 0.1 g
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