CRISP ORANGE SHORTBREAD

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Coeliac sufferers need not miss out on sweet treats with this gluten-free melt-in-the-mouth shortbread recipe

Provided by CJ Jackson

Categories     Afternoon tea, Side dish, Snack, Supper, Treat

Time 35m

Yield Easily doubled

Number Of Ingredients 5

100g butter , softened
50g golden caster sugar
grated zest ½ orange
175g gluten-free flour (try Doves Farm)
½ tsp gluten-free baking powder (we used Supercook)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5. Lightly oil a baking sheet. Beat the butter, then cream it with the sugar and orange zest until light. Stir in the flour and baking powder and mix together to form a dough.
  • Divide the mixture into 10 balls, arrange on a baking sheet. Press each ball fl at with the tip of a round-bladed knife. Chill for 15 mins, then bake for 12-15 mins until light golden. Leave on the baking sheet for 2 mins before releasing with a palette knife. Slide onto a rack to cool. Will keep stored in an airtight container for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 20 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium

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