SHREWSBURY CAKES
These Small delicate cakes(Shortbread cookies)flavored with rosewater and nutmeg are from an original receipt from Sallets, Humbles, and Shrewsbury Cakes. Legend has it these are the very cakes that Guinevere made to win King Arthur's heart. So, if your looking for something sweet to win your hearts desire, try these!
Provided by Recipe Baroness
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 20-25 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a standard Mixing bowl, Cream the butter and sugar.
- Add the rosewater and blend thoroughly.
- Sift together the 2 cups of flour, nutmeg, and salt and stir into the butter until the dough holds together.
- With your hands, gently knead in enough of the additional flour to make a smooth ball.
- of soft dough.
- Roll out on a floured board to the thickness of 1/2 inch.
- Cut large round cookies with a glass or cookie cutter.
- Place the cookies on a greased sheet or one lined with parchment paper and bake in a 300° F oven for approximately 15 minutes, or just until done; they must be white, not brown.
- Remove the cakes to a rack to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.2, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 12.2, Sodium 99, Carbohydrate 16.9, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 5, Protein 1.7
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Bongane Thapong
[email protected]These cakes were a bit too dry for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I might try adding a little more butter or milk next time.
Roberts Bože
[email protected]I made these cakes for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they look so elegant. I will definitely be making them again.
Anthony Wright
[email protected]These cakes were perfect! They were light and fluffy, and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making these again.
Kim Strickland
[email protected]These cakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I might try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Bongiwe Myeza
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but these cakes were easy to make and they turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.
Nzulu Lenin Gona
[email protected]These cakes were absolutely delicious! The texture was perfect and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making these again.
Usman Bashir
[email protected]These cakes were a bit too dry for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I might try adding a little more butter or milk next time.
Hareem
[email protected]I made these cakes for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they look so elegant. I will definitely be making them again.
Sha koli Jannat
[email protected]These cakes were perfect! They were light and fluffy, and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making these again.
Maritha Sekyere
[email protected]These cakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I might try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Caroline Ebhodaghe
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but these cakes were easy to make and they turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.
nasreen Shreef
[email protected]These cakes were delicious! The texture was perfect and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making these again.
EKaterina Koroleva
[email protected]These cakes were a bit dry for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I might try adding a little more butter or milk next time.
Laymar hail
[email protected]I made these cakes for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they look so professional. I will definitely be making them again.
Katelynn Ralston
[email protected]These cakes were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They were absolutely delicious! The flavor was rich and buttery, and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making these again for special occasions.
Onyinyechi Helen
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of Shrewsbury cakes, but these were surprisingly good. The texture was light and fluffy, and the flavor was delicate and not too sweet. I would definitely make these again.
Shelby Pruitt
[email protected]These cakes were a hit at my last party! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they look so elegant. I will definitely be making them again.
Jeffy Jeffy
[email protected]I've tried many Shrewsbury cake recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The cakes turned out perfectly golden brown and had a wonderful crumbly texture. The flavor was also excellent, with a nice balance of sweetness and tartness. I
Saleh dolphin
[email protected]These Shrewsbury cakes were a delight to make and even better to eat! The texture was perfect - crumbly and buttery, just the way I like them. The flavor was also spot-on, with a hint of lemon and a touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making the