Traditional shortbread

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Traditional shortbread

Description

Buttery, lightly golden and impossibly moreish, this traditional shortbread will delight loved ones at Christmas time.

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :15 Min

Cook Time : 20 Min

Total Time : 35 Min

Ingredients

Serves :
  • 250g butter, softened


  • 3/4 cup (155g) caster sugar


  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract


  • 2 cups (300g) plain flour, sifted


  • 1/2 cup (90g) rice flour, sifted

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 160°C. Grease 2 oven trays. Line with baking paper. Using an electric mixer, beat butter, 2/3 cup sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Stir in sifted flours.
  • Divide dough into 2 portions. Shape into 2 discs. Roll 1 portion between 2 sheets of baking paper to form a 20cm round. Carefully transfer to prepared tray. Repeat with remaining dough.
  • Using a small knife, score each round into 8 wedges, being careful not to cut all the way through. Pinch edges of rounds to form a scalloped effect. Prick top of rounds with a fork. Sprinkle with remaining sugar.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until golden, swapping the trays halfway through cooking. Cool on the trays and then serve.