SHORTBREAD, 10 WAYS
Shortbread is not only one of the easiest desserts you can possibly make, it's also one of the most adaptable. As long as you keep the butter-to-flour ratio constant (1 stick butter to 1 cup flour), everything else is negotiable. You can reduce or increase the sugar and salt, or mix in any type of flavoring from citrus zest to vanilla to herbs and spices. You can even alter the type of flour, swapping in some rice flour for all-purpose flour for increased crunch, or cornmeal for a nubby texture. Just be cautious about adding liquid to the dough; any more than one tablespoon could interfere with the texture. Here we give a master recipe and nine variations to play around with.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories cookies and bars, dessert
Time 1h
Yield 24 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325 degrees. Pulse together flour, sugar and salt in a food processor. Add butter and pulse to fine crumbs. Pulse a few more times until some of the crumbs start to come together, but don't overprocess; the dough should be somewhat crumbly. (You can also mix the dough in a bowl using two knives or a pastry cutter.)
- Press dough into an even layer in an ungreased 8- or 9-inch-square baking pan, or a 9-inch pie pan. Prick dough all over with a fork. Bake until golden brown, about 35 to 40 minutes for the 9-inch square or pie pan, 45 to 50 minutes for the 8-inch. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Cut into squares, bars or wedges while still warm.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 130, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 61 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Charlotte Office
[email protected]These shortbread cookies are so easy to make and they are so delicious. I love that I can make them with my kids.
Sogib Md sojib
[email protected]I made these shortbread cookies for my family and they loved them! They said they were the best shortbread cookies they had ever had.
Salman Hare
[email protected]These shortbread cookies are delicious! I love the buttery flavor and the crumbly texture.
Tamanna Emu
[email protected]I've tried many shortbread cookie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are so flavorful and they have the perfect texture.
Rehan Shaikh
[email protected]These shortbread cookies are so easy to make. I love that I can make them with ingredients that I already have on hand.
Muddasir Fayyaz
[email protected]I made these shortbread cookies for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.
Maricel Villar
[email protected]These shortbread cookies are the best! They are so buttery and crumbly. I love to eat them with a cup of tea.
Rocky Sarma
[email protected]I've made these shortbread cookies several times and they are always a hit! They are the perfect cookie for any occasion.
Hamirah Adebisi
[email protected]These shortbread cookies are so easy to make and they are so delicious. I love that I can make them with my kids.
faroz khan
[email protected]I made these shortbread cookies for my family and they loved them! They said they were the best shortbread cookies they had ever had.
Md mahabub Alam
[email protected]These shortbread cookies are delicious! I love the buttery flavor and the crumbly texture.
Kaligiis Taliye
[email protected]I've tried many shortbread cookie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are so flavorful and they have the perfect texture.
Sultana Shah
[email protected]These shortbread cookies are so easy to make. I love that I can make them with ingredients that I already have on hand.
shivalal limbu
[email protected]I made these shortbread cookies for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.
Akash Mia
[email protected]These shortbread cookies are the best! They are so buttery and crumbly. I love to dip them in my tea.
Haron Khan
[email protected]I've made these shortbread cookies several times now and they are always a hit! They are so easy to make and they taste delicious. I especially love the addition of the vanilla extract.