TRADITIONAL SCOTTISH SHORTBREAD

THIS TRADITIONAL SCOTTISH SHORTBREAD IS LIGHT, TENDER, FLAKY AND IS PERFECT FOR DIPPING IN SWEET COFFEE OR TEA.

Shortbread is a flaky, tender, lighty sweet cookie. You can dunk them, dip them, or just enjoy them as is. Most often, they are eaten as is without any extra topping, but adding in a bit of frosting or chocolate dip is not far fetched.

WHAT IS SHORTBREAD, EXACTLY?

Ingrediants

– All purpose flour – Powdered sugar – Butter – Baking powder – Salt

– Dice the butter into small chunks. – In a stand mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. – Add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir until just combined and is crumbly.

MAKING YOUR SCOTTISH SHORTBREAD:

MAKING YOUR SCOTTISH SHORTBREAD:

– Pour out onto a sheet of parchment paper. Push the dough together with parchment paper to form a log. – Wrap in paper, and chill. Roll out dough to 1/4- 1/2 inch thickness. – Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut into rectangles.