90g caster sugar (+ extra sugar to sprinkle on top)
250g salted butter
Using an 8 inch x 8 inch baking tin
Method
Preheat your oven to 375ºF (190ºC / Gas Mark 5).
Remove the butter from the fridge, cut it into cubes, and leave it to soften.
Weigh 90g of caster sugar and add it to the softened butter. Mix with a wooden spoon or a mixer for a few seconds until just combined.
Sift in the flour and mix until a dough forms.
Lightly flour your work surface. To make traditional shortbread fingers, press your dough into a square baking tray and flatten it down. Turn the dough out onto your worktop and roll it to about 1.5 cm (½ inch) thick. Cut it into even strips, then use a fork to gently prick holes on top for the classic shortbread look. Keep the dough thick for a crumbly, rich texture. (Watch the video below for a step-by-step guide!)
Alternatively, you can use a cookie cutter or a cup to cut out shapes from the dough which is much quicker.
Line a plate with baking paper to prevent the shortbread from sticking, then refrigerate for 30 minutes to help them hold their shape while baking.
Line a baking tray with parchment paper and bake on the middle shelf for 15-20 minutes, until the edges are slightly golden but the cookies remain pale.
Immediately sprinkle with caster sugar while the shortbread is still warm.
Ingredients 🍪 330 g flour 90g caster sugar (+ extra sugar to sprinkle on top) 250 g salted butter Method 1. Heat your oven to 375º F / 190 ºC / gas mark 5 2. Cut your butter into cubes and leave out to soften in a bowl for 15 minutes. 3. Weigh your caster sugar and add to your butter. You can get caster sugar for only £1 at @B&M Stores 4. Mix the butter and sugar for a few seconds. 5. Sift in your flour and mix to form a dough 6. Add some flour to your worktop and roll out your dough. Ensure your dough is still quite thick (not rolled out too thin) so you end up with thick and crumbly shortbread. 7. Use a cookie cutter or a cup to cut out shapes in your dough 8. Line a baking tray and bake your shortbread for 15 – 20 minutes on the middle shelf of your oven, until slightly brown on the edges but still pale in colour 9. Sprinkle your shortbread with sugar immediately once out of the oven 10. Enjoy 💕 3 ingredient cookies 3 ingredient biscuits easy 3 ingredient recipe ideas easy 3 ingredient biscuits easy & fun baking ideas simple baking recipes uk 3 ingredient desserts shortbread simple cookie recipes simple cooking recipes easy cookie recipes for beginners 3 ingredient cookies uk 3 ingredient desserts 3 ingredient shortbread how to make shortbread biscuits uk best traditional shortbread recipe uk #3ingredientsrecipes#shortbread#simplebakingideas#bakingtiktok#buttercookies#3ingredientdessert
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