scottish shortbread
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Years ago, one of the students at my school gave me one of these shortbreads and I immediately asked for her "Mum's" recipe. The note on the recipe says the family is from "Perth, Scotland and Threlkeld, England." Are we ready for tea? =^..^=
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prep time
15 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Bake
yield
Many, depending on serving size
Ingredients
- 2 cups butter (not margarine)
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
How To Make scottish shortbread
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Step 1Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
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Step 2Cream butter and sugar with a mixer. Add 3 to 3 ¾ cups flour. Mix well.
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Step 3Sprinkle board with remaining flour. Knead for 5 minutes, adding enough flour to make a soft dough.
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Step 4Roll to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut into 3 x 1 inch strips. Prick with fork and place on ungreased baking sheets.
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Step 5Bake at 325 degrees F. for 20 to 25 minutes, until light brown and done. Cool before storing in an airtight container.
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