Shortbread Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In30 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageCuisine
CourseMethod
DishVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Butter225 Gram
 Plain flour225 Gram
 Caster sugar110 Gram
 Cornflour110 Gram

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Into a bowl, sieve the flour and cornflour.
2. Preheat the oven using conventional top and bottom heat, to 375 degree F
3. Grease shallow baking pan or flan tin.

MAKING
4. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter until light and fluffy.
5. Add the sugar and beat until the well blended with the butter.
6. Work in the flour mixture to make a stiff dough.
7. Turn into the tin and press to make an even layer.
8. Use a fork to prick the dough all over to prevent it from bubbling when baking.
9. Bake until the shortbread is lightly golden brown, dry and firm.
10. Remove from the oven and cut into squares then leave to cool slightly.

SERVING
11. Serve with tea topped with preserves if you like.
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