Scottish Shortbread
By
Jo G
@ginny005
1
This recipe for delicious shortbread is unbelievably easy. I searched the internet and found this on another recipe site, but it's the best shortbread I have ever tasted. I hope you all enjoy it as much as my family and I do.
Rating:
★★★★★ 1 vote5
Comments:
Serves:
approx 36 pieces
Prep:
20 Min
Cook:
50 Min
Method:
Bake
Ingredients
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1 lbunsalted butter (4 sticks)
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1 cwhite sugar
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4 1/2 call-purpose flour
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1 pinchsalt
How to Make Scottish Shortbread
- Preheat oven to 350 f
- Cream butter and sugar with a mixer.
- Add flour and salt and mix with a wooden spoon. Use hands to make sure all the ingredients are incorporated.
- Press dough into an ungreased 10x15 inch jelly roll pan. Prick all over with a fork, making sure the fork hits the pan and the pricks are close together. Sprinkle liberally with sugar.
- Bake for 10 minutes at 350 f. Reduce heat to 300 f, and bake for approximately 40 minutes more.
- Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then cut into finger sized bars. Allow to cool completely before removing.
