Classic Shortbread

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Prepare a batch of this heavenly shortbread, and you'll never forget its taste. Stored in an airtight tin, it stays fresh for weeks. Perfect for picnics and an ideal sweet treat to accompany tea or coffee at any time of the day, this shortbread is a delightful addition to your pantry
Classic Shortbread
Timings.
• Prep Time: 10 mins.
• Cook Time: 25 mins.
• Total Time: 35 mins.
Servings. 16 shortbread fingers
Ingredients.
• 1 ½ cups (250g/8 ½ oz) Plain/All Purpose Flour, sieved
• ¼ cup (75g/2 ½ oz) Sugar
• ½ cup(65g/2 oz) Cornflour/Cornstarch
• ¼ tsp Baking Powder
• ¾ cup (210g/7 ½ oz) Salted Butter cut into 1cm / ½ inch cubes
Oven Temperatures:
Preheat the oven:
• Fan Oven: 160°C/320°F.
• Oven: 180°C/360°F.
• Gas Mark 4.
METHOD.
1. Preheat your oven to the above temperatures and prepare an 8x8" square baking tin by lining the base with baking paper.
2. In a bowl mix together the butter and sugar for about 5 minutes until soft and fluffy.
3. Add the dry ingredients and mix again until a dough forms.
4 Transfer the dough to the lined baking tin. Press it out into an even layer.
5. Cut the dough into 16 rectangles and poke holes in each of the shortbread fingers with a fork.
6. Place the tin in the centre of the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the shortbread is lightly golden and fully cooked.
7. Remove from the oven and, while still hot, cut the shortbread into fingers.
8. Sprinkle sugar over the top, then allow the shortbread to cool completely in the tin before removing. Store in an airtight container.
9. Mmm, Scrummy!!!

[@kathydean6491]

Yum... shortbread,a treat for anytime of the year ❤

[@ScrummyTV]

yes it's lovely Kathy - I made this for my kids teachers x

[@susanmcdermott3668]

Love shortbread. Thankyou for another great recipe.xx

[@ScrummyTV]

Thank you Susan x

[@lauraellen189]

I can't wait to make these for my mom. They are her favorite. I love them with hot tea, but I haven't ever made them. I am feeling a lot more confident about baking after watching your lovely channel!

[@ScrummyTV]

Ah thank you Laura and hope your mum likes the shortbread x

[@carolvenables3970]

So easy x

[@ScrummyTV]

Thank you x