scottish shortbread

(2 RATINGS)
103 Pinches
Parkersburg, WV
Updated on Nov 26, 2011

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? =^..^=

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

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Step 2
    Cream butter and sugar with a mixer. Add 3 to 3 ¾ cups flour. Mix well.
  • Step 3
    Sprinkle board with remaining flour. Knead for 5 minutes, adding enough flour to make a soft dough.
  • Step 4
    Roll to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut into 3 x 1 inch strips. Prick with fork and place on ungreased baking sheets.
  • Step 5
    Bake 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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Category: Cookies
Method: Bake
Culture: UK/Ireland
Ingredient: Flour

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