SHORTBREAD RECIPE

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Bake these classic shortbread biscuits to wow a crowd. You only need four ingredients, but you can mix it up with lemon or orange zest, or try adding chopped pistachios

Provided by Emma Lewis

Categories     Afternoon tea, Treat

Time 1h10m

Yield Makes 24 slices

Number Of Ingredients 4

300g butter, softened
140g golden caster sugar, plus 4 tbsp
300g plain flour
140g rice flour

Steps:

  • Place the butter and 140g sugar in a food processor and whizz until smooth.
  • Tip in both the flours and a pinch of salt, then whizz until mixture comes together.
  • Using your hands, roughly spread the mixture out in a 20 x 30 x 4cm baking tray. Cover with cling film and smooth over until there are no wrinkles. Place in the fridge, uncooked, for at least 30 mins and up to 2 days.
  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Remove cling film, then lightly mark the shortbread all over with a fork.
  • Sprinkle with the remaining sugar, then bake for 20-25 mins.
  • Leave to cool in the tin, then cut into 24 thin slices. Shortbread will keep in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 23 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium

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