Traditional Scottish Shortbread

Healthiness : (4 votes)

Difficulty:  
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Number of servings: 8
This is a vegetarian recipe


On 30 November, Scottish people celebrate St Andrew's Day. Here's a traditional Scottish recipe for shortbread.

• 100g (4oz) plain flour
• 50g (2oz) caster sugar
• 100g (4oz) butter (room temperature)
• 50g (2oz) semolina

• Weighing Scales
• Butter Knife
• Large Bowl
• Wooden Spoon
• Rolling Pin
• Greaseproof Paper
• Oven Tray
• Fork
• Knife
• Airtight Tin

Always wash your hands before preparing food.

1. Pre-heat the oven to 160°C/310°f/Gas Mark 2
2. Place all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix together using a wooden spoon until a it forms into a ball of dough. Use your hands to make it into a ball
3. Next roll the shortbread out into a circle (or you can use your hands to press it out) directly onto a greased baking tray (about 20cm/8" diameter)
4. Use your fingers to tidy up the edges and give it a fluted (wavy) appearance
5. Prick the shortbread gently, all over with a fork. Then score the surface into 8 even wedges
6. Sprinkle with caster sugar
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until firm and golden
8. Leave to cool a little, but cut into wedges while still slightly warm
9. Store in an airtight tin