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Easy Butter Shortbread

Shortbread
Preparation time is 15minutes
Cook time is 40minutes
Total time is 55minutes
Serve is for 16 people
Difficulty level: 2 out of 4

4 Ingredients

Number of servings
16
  • 250grams butter, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup caster sugar
  • 2 cups plain flour, sifted
  • 1/2 cup rice flour, sifted

Nutrition per serving

906 Kilojoules or 217 Calories
10% of daily energy intake*
Protein
2.3grams
Fat
13.2grams
Carbs
22.3grams
Sugars
7.5grams

Quantities above are a guide only. *Percentage daily energy intake is based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ.

Description

This simple shortbread recipe is buttery, moreish and a treat all will love.

Method

Step 1 of 5

Preheat your oven to 150ºC. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper.

Step 2 of 5

Use an electric beater to beat the butter and sugar until pale and creamy.

Step 3 of 5

Gradually add the sifted flours, beating on a low speed until almost combined. Use your hands to bring the dough together and then turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently until smooth.

Step 4 of 5

Divide the dough into 2 equal portions. Shape 1 portion of dough into a 20cm diameter disc directly on one baking tray. You can then either pinch the edges to make a fluted design or use the round end of a butter knife (as I did). Using a sharp knife, score the disc into 8 wedges (but don't cut all the way through) and then use a fork to prick the dough all over. Do the same with the second piece of dough. Sprinkle both discs with extra sugar.

Step 5 of 5

Bake the shortbread in the oven for 40 minutes, swapping the trays halfway through cooking. Let them cool on the tray for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to completely cool. They will be soft when they first come out of the oven so will need to firm up a little before you put them on the wire rack. Cut into wedges to serve.


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Woolworths customer recipe: This is a bunch member recipe. It hasn’t been created or tested by Woolworths. Any recipe content or claims may or may not be accurate.