SHORTBREAD JAM SQUARES RECIPE BY TASTY

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Shortbread Jam Squares Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: butter, caster sugar, egg, oil, vanilla extract, plain flour, baking powder, blackcurrant jam, icing sugar

Provided by Ellie Holland

Categories     Bakery Goods

Yield 9 squares

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup butter
¼ cup caster sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2.5 cups plain flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 ¼ cups blackcurrant jam
icing sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 180˚C (350˚F).
  • In a bowl, whisk together the butter and sugar until combined.
  • Whisk in the egg, oil, and vanilla extract.
  • Mix in the baking powder and 250 grams (2 cups) of the flour with a spoon until combined.
  • Bring the mixture together using your hands to make a dough.
  • Spray a 23 centimeter (9 inch) square baking tray with cooking oil. Spread out half of the dough on the tray.
  • Prick the dough with a fork to prevent bubbles from forming while baking.
  • Spread the blackcurrant jam on top.
  • With the remaining dough, mix in the remaining flour and rub with your fingers to make a crumb like texture.
  • Sprinkle the crumbs on top of the jam.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, until golden brown on top.
  • Leave to cool for around 20 minutes, the jam will be hot!
  • Sieve icing sugar on top.
  • Cut into squares.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 20 grams

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