Atk Shortbread

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 5

Perfectly crumbly Atk Shortbread recipe for your tea time delight

by The Chefin Baking

Prep

20 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 1/2 cups flour ( all purpose )
	2/3 cup confectioners ' sugar
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	1/4 cup cornstarch
	1/2 cup old fashioned oats , ground
	14 tablespoons unsalted butter , cut into 1/8-inch pieces

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

243

Sugar

11g

Fat

14g

Atk Shortbread is a traditional Scottish biscuit consisting of simple ingredients- flour, sugar, butter, and sometimes oats. With its crumbly texture and buttery flavor, Atk Shortbread is a hit with tea or coffee, or as a snack enjoyed at any time. The oatmeal in the recipe enriches it with subtle nuttiness and additional texture. This recipe will fill your kitchen with a wonderful aroma and the shortbread will be ready in no time.

Instructions

1.	In a large bowl, whisk together flour, confectioners' sugar and salt.
2.	Add cornstarch and oats and mix well.
3.	Cut butter into small pieces and add to the bowl. Mix the dough until it forms a ball.
4.	Cover the bowl with saran wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
5.	Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
6.	Grease baking dish with butter and gently press the dough into the dish. Pierce the dough with a fork.
7.	Bake for 50-60 minutes, until edges are lightly golden. Cut into pieces while still warm. Enjoy with a cup of tea!

PROS

This Atk Shortbread recipe is incredibly easy to make and requires only a handful of ingredients.

The shortbread melts in your mouth with a buttery flavor accompanied by a subtle oatmeal taste.

CONS

Shortbread is high on butter and sugar, it is not recommended to consume large amounts!
It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet to prevent high levels of calorie intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe does not contain any artificial additives, making it a healthier option than pre-packaged baked goods.
Oats used in making this recipe have multiple health benefits- reducing risk of heart disease, regulating blood sugar, aiding digestion and reducing risk of cancer.