Description
Crumbly Scottish shortbread biscuits offer buttery bliss with simple ingredients that whisper classic comfort. Rich vanilla and golden butter meld perfectly, inviting you to savor each melt-in-mouth bite of traditional goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 340 grams (2 3/4 cups) all-purpose flour
- 227 grams (2 sticks) salted butter, softened
- 100 grams (1/2 cup) sugar
Finishing:
- Sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Cream softened butter and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl until just integrated, avoiding over-beating.
- Gently fold in flour, working the mixture until it forms a cohesive, slightly crumbly dough.
- Transfer dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll out to approximately 3/4 inch thickness.
- Use cookie cutters or a knife to create desired shapes, carefully transferring to a lined baking sheet.
- Puncture the surface of each biscuit with a fork to create classic shortbread texture.
- Sprinkle a delicate layer of granulated sugar over the shaped dough for added sweetness and crunch.
- Place baking sheet in a preheated oven at 160°C fan (180°C/350°F) for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until edges turn a pale golden hue.
- Remove from oven and allow biscuits to cool completely on the baking tray to maintain structural integrity.
- Once cooled, carefully transfer shortbread to an airtight container for storage, preserving their delicate, buttery texture.
Notes
- Select high-quality butter at room temperature for smoother mixing and better flavor development.
- Avoid overworking the dough to maintain a tender, crumbly shortbread texture that melts in your mouth.
- Chill the dough for 15-20 minutes before rolling to prevent spreading and ensure clean, crisp edges during baking.
- Experiment with flavor variations by adding citrus zest, lavender, or vanilla bean to the basic recipe for a delightful twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg