Traditional Scottish Shortbread
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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.

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.
Ingredients
- 100g (4oz) plain flour
- 50g (2oz) caster sugar
- 100g (4oz) butter (room temperature)
- 50g (2oz) semolina
Equipment
- Weighing Scales
- Butter Knife
- Large Bowl
- Wooden Spoon
- Rolling Pin
- Greaseproof Paper
- Oven Tray
- Fork
- Knife
- Airtight Tin
Making and cooking it

- Pre-heat the oven to 160°C/310°f/Gas Mark 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
- 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)
- Use your fingers to tidy up the edges and give it a fluted (wavy) appearance
- Prick the shortbread gently, all over with a fork. Then score the surface into 8 even wedges
- Sprinkle with caster sugar
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until firm and golden
- Leave to cool a little, but cut into wedges while still slightly warm
- Store in an airtight tin

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Name: Ja | 25th November 2016 |
its so good |
Name: Austin | 22nd November 2015 |
Her recipe sondus really good. I made my shortbread over the weekend so I'll have to try this new one another time. And yes, I can eat shortbread any time.Wishing you and your loved ones a Very Happy Christmas, Judith! And may the New Year bring good health and many blessings your way.Hugs,Sandi |
Name: Maari | 10th November 2012 |
it looks so tasty im gonna make it tonight cant wait it looks so nice!!!! :-) |
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