Real Scottish Shortbread

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 3

Buttery and crumbly Real Scottish Shortbread recipe

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1/2 cup cornstarch
	1/2 cup icing sugar
	1 cup flour
	3/4 cup butter , softened

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

234

Sugar

Fat

16g

Shortbread is a traditional Scottish biscuit that has been around for centuries. This recipe for Real Scottish Shortbread produces buttery and crumbly cookies that are perfect for dipping in tea or as a dessert. The use of cornstarch instead of all-purpose flour makes it a great alternative for those with gluten intolerance or allergies. While it may not be the healthiest snack due to its high butter content, everything is good in moderation. With this recipe, you can bring a bit of Scotland to your home and impress your guests with an authentic Scottish dessert.

Instructions

1.	In a bowl, whisk the cornstarch, icing sugar, and flour together.
2.	Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
3.	Use your hands to form a dough. Knead well for 5-10 mins to get a smooth dough.
4.	Roll the dough out to 1 cm thickness and cut with a round cutter or shape it into fingers.
5.	Place shortbread onto a baking tray, pierce all over with a fork.
6.	Bake for 12-15 mins in a preheated oven at 160C (320F) until lightly golden.
7.	Leave to cool and store in an airtight container.

PROS

Easy to make, requires only a few ingredients, perfect for tea-time or as a dessert.

CONS

High in butter and calories, may not be suitable for people with lactose intolerance.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While shortbread is not considered a healthy food, this recipe uses cornstarch instead of all-purpose flour which is a common allergen and can cause digestive issues. It is also low in sugar.