Description
A simple and delicious shortbread biscuit recipe with tips and variations to customize your baking.
Ingredients
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- 250g unsalted butter, softened
- 125g caster sugar
- 300g plain flour
- 50g cornflour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 160°C (140°C fan) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Sift in the flour and cornflour, then mix until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough to 1cm thickness and cut into shapes.
- Place on the baking tray and bake for 15-20 minutes until pale golden.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add lemon zest or chocolate chips.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling for easier handling.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: shortbread, biscuits, easy recipe, baking tips