Mick Mcgurk’s Shortbread

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 7

Mick Mcgurk's Shortbread Recipe

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

450

Sugar

24g

Fat

30g

Mick Mcgurk's Shortbread is a traditional Scottish recipe that has been enjoyed for generations. Shortbread is a type of biscuit that is made with butter, flour and sugar. This recipe adds ground rice flour to give the shortbread a unique texture and flavor. The result is a crisp and buttery biscuit that melts in your mouth. The recipe is named after Mick Mcgurk, a famous Scottish baker who was known for his delicious shortbread.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
2.	In a large bowl, mix together the plain flour, ground rice flour and icing sugar.
3.	Add the butter and salt and mix all the ingredients together to form a dough.
4.	Knead the dough well and roll it out to a thickness of about 1/2 inch.
5.	Cut the dough into small rounds or fingers using a cookie cutter or knife.
6.	Prick each piece of dough with a fork.
7.	Place the pieces of dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
8.	Bake for 20-30 minutes or until pale golden in color.
9.	Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack. Enjoy!

PROS

Mick Mcgurk’s Shortbread is an easy-to-make recipe that requires only a few simple ingredients.
It is perfect for serving at tea time, as a dessert or snack.

CONS

This recipe contains a significant amount of butter and icing sugar, which may not be suitable for those with dietary restrictions or health concerns.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this recipe is not particularly healthy, it does contain flour which is a good source of carbohydrates. It should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

	4 cups plain flour
	4 tablespoons of ground rice flour
	1 cup icing sugar
	1 lb butter
	1 pinch salt