Scottish Shortbread
By
Fran Miller
@TchrLdy71
2
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? =^..^=
Are we ready for tea? =^..^=
Rating:
★★★★★ 2 votes
Serves:
Many, depending on serving size
Prep:
15 Min
Cook:
20 Min
Method:
Bake
Ingredients
- 2 c
- butter (not margarine)
- 1 c
- brown sugar, packed
- 4 1/2 c
- all-purpose flour
How to Make Scottish Shortbread
- 1Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- 2Cream butter and sugar with a mixer. Add 3 to 3 ¾ cups flour. Mix well.
- 3Sprinkle board with remaining flour. Knead for 5 minutes, adding enough flour to make a soft dough.
- 4Roll to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut into 3 x 1 inch strips. Prick with fork and place on ungreased baking sheets.
- 5Bake at 325 degrees F. for 20 to 25 minutes, until light brown and done. Cool before storing in an airtight container.
