English Shortbread
At a Glance
- Total
- 30 min
- Servings
- 12.00 serving(s)
Categories
- Dessert
- English
- Baking
Dietary
- Vegetarian
Allergens
- Milk
- Wheat
Servings & Nutrition
Original recipe serves 12. Current scale: 1x.
Nutrition and servings are approximate based on the ingredient list. Please verify for dietary or medical needs.
This recipe for English Shortbread brings together 1 cup butter, plus (no substitutes), 2 tablespoons butter, 1/2 cup sugar in a practical dish for home cooking. It takes about 30 min to prepare and cook. It makes approximately 12 servings.
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Equipment
9x13-inch pan, oven, mixing bowl, fork
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, plus (no substitutes)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon sugar, for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Mix the butter and sugar together until light and creamy.
Gradually work in the flour (Mixture will be crumbly).
Press mixture into a greased 9" x 13" pan.
Prick all over with a fork (Dip fork in some flour before pricking shortbread).
Sprinkle with a teaspoon of sugar (Optional).
Put into oven for about 20 minutes, or until pale golden.
When cool, cut into bars.
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