Le Cordon Bleu

Shortbread

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Preparation info
  • Makes

    8

    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      20 min

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By Le Cordon Bleu

Published 1999

  • About

Shortbread can be made with plain flour alone, however the texture is greatly enhanced by using a combination of flours. Adding rice flour produces a light result, while semolina will give a crunchy texture.

Ingredients

  • 120 g (4 oz) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 60 g (2

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to moderate 180°C (350°F/Gas 4). Beat the butter in a wide bowl until smooth. Gradually beat in the sugar. Add the plain flour and rice flour or semolina and stir with a knife until well blended.
  2. Press the mixture into an