Baking & Desserts
Delicious Shortbread
Prep 20 mins. /Cook 30 mins.
biscuits 20
Easy
Delicious Shortbread
Method
- Preheat oven to 160°C fan forced and line 2 baking trays with baking paper.
- Process butter, icing sugar and both flours together in a food processor until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
- Press mixture together until it forms a dough. Divide dough in two.
- Roll out dough between 2 sheets of non-stick baking paper until 5 mm thick.
- Using a star shaped cookie cutter, cut shapes from dough. Transfer to prepared trays. Bake for 30 minutes or until dry and firm but still pale. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In 2 small bowls microwave the chocolate in 30 second intervals until melted, stirring in between.
- Decorate the shortbread stars using the chocolate and any other desired decorations. Let the chocolate set before serving.
More Tips
- Get creative with your chosen decorations. Toasted nuts and chopped dried fruits work beautifully.
- Shortbread will keep in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
IN THIS RECIPE
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Forgotten to soften the butter?
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