Peach Shortcake

• 75 g/3 oz hazelnuts
• 100 g/4

Put the hazelnuts into a hot oven. When they are browned put them into a clean tea towel and rub well to remove the skins. Grind the nuts in an electric blender or nut-grinder, taking care not to overdo it - you do not want to mash them or extract the oils.

Put the butter and sugar together in a bowl and beat until light, pale in colour and fluffy. Sift the flour and the salt into the m