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Shetland Shortbread

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This International dessert features Plain (all-purpose) flour, Self raising flour, Cornflour (cornstarch, Castor (superfine) sugar, Butter or margarine. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 12
Calories: 1786.5
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This International dessert features Plain (all-purpose) flour, Self raising flour, Cornflour (cornstarch, Castor (superfine) sugar, Butter or margarine. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 8 ounce Plain (all-purpose) flour
  • 2 ounce Self raising flour
  • 3 ounce Cornflour (cornstarch)
  • 3 ounce Castor (superfine) sugar
  • 8 ounce Butter or margarine, or a
Directions
  1. 1
    half/half mixture is good Melt butter.
  2. 2
    Mix dry ingredients.
  3. 3
    Add and knead all together.
  4. 4
    Pat or roll into baking sheet (to about 1/2" deep).
  5. 5
    Prick over with fork.
  6. 6
    Sprinkle with sugar.
  7. 7
    Cut into 1" by 2-3" strips when taken from oven.
  8. 8
    Bake at 350F/160C/Gas Mark 4 on bottom shelf of oven until a pale beige colour (15- 25 minutes).
  9. 9
    I use castor sugar not granulated and a half butter half margarine mix to get the best results.
  10. 10
    I usually make double quantities, since it keeps well in an air-tight tin.
  11. 11
    Note that this does have a lighter feel than shortbreads from other parts of Scotland

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1786.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 145.6g224%
Saturated Fat 48.2g241%
Cholesterol 22.0mg8%
Sodium 2144.0mg90%
Total Carbohydrate 107.7g36%
Dietary Fiber 3.9g16%
Sugars 46.8g
Protein 16.4g33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: allpurpose, baking, butter, castor, cornflour, cornstarch, dessert, flour, international, margarine, plain, raising, self, shetland, shortbread, sugar, superfine, title, vegetarian
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