Mrs Frugal Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 This is for individual biscuits so will only take a fraction of Delia's recipe for a whole shortbread and the biscuits are light and delicious . Watch them in the oven though as they can turn brown on the edges when you turn your back on them for a second . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 never thought of that Not used to this cooking lark, thanks very much for the advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Watch them in the oven though as they can turn brown on the edges when you turn your back on them for a second . I've cooked some today for my Nanna. They turned too brown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 I have that happen a lot. Only takes a minute to overdo them, doesn't it . Can you use them as a base for a cheesecake or something? I can usually use up biscuits that way if they go wrong (I'm forever forgetting to put the sugar in ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 I'm taste- testing them for burntness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Good idea . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellekatz Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 As both my Mum and MIL have passed away several years ago there is just me - and I am having CHICKENS for my pressie!! I am picking up 4 new girls at an organic farmers market on Sunday morning ( and maybe some sausages, honey, chocolates. veggies, local ice cream etc etc!!!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 mmmmmmmm, love farmers markets. I might not be a mummy mummy but I'm a chicken mummy so I might treat myself and pop along to one soon. Just got the shortbread out, so far, so good. I just hope it's not as crumbly as it looks Need to let it cool and then try a piece. The recipe says to dredge in castor sugar but that will just fall off won't it!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 that looks gorgeous Poet do you need me to taste test if for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 I'm just about to test it, still wondering whether I should dredge it in castor sugar, oh what the heck, in for a penny... Will report back later, fingers x'd it's going to be nice ***edit*** just having a slice with a cup of Yorkshire tea (the free ones) and it's very nice, what a relief! Pam, there's a piece here with your name on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairy&cake Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 you've made me so hungry!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 you've made me so hungry!!! shall I put the kettle on again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 (edited) Pam, there's a piece here with your name on it I've got my cup of tea at the ready.......which slice is mine Edited February 29, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 you have that big piece, bottom right, I just can't manage it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 mmmmmm yummy thanks Poet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 That looks so yummy, Poet. My juices are going. Hmmm. Would it be the done thing to have shortbread for breakfast, I wonder? I've nicked your recipe, Kate. I hope you don't mind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Yum Poet. Wish my shortbread looked like that. I think the glass jars from Ikea that you are going to put the shortbread in look fab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 ...Hmmm. Would it be the done thing to have shortbread for breakfast, I wonder? I am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Yum Poet. Wish my shortbread looked like that. I think the glass jars from Ikea that you are going to put the shortbread in look fab cheers Jules, just hope the mums like them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 I've nicked your recipe, Kate. I hope you don't mind? Not at all . Hope you like it . Poet, that looks scrummy !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Cor....that looks divine. *Droolworthy* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 gosh, thanks Kate and Egluntine right, off to poo pick, lob in a corn on the cob to keep 'em occupied then start on some baking and jam making! Hope you all have a lovely Mother's day xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 This forum is good for many things, but it sure isn't good for my diet!!! Begging for a piece of that shortcake too... I'm not a biscuit person, but shortbread.... oooooh... can't resist... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 I'll pass on the shortbread thanks. I bought Mum something on Ebay - a sort of glass fruit plate but she had it when I got it as I'd arranged to collect it and somehow she ended up in the car! I also bought her a Radley Handbag in JL a few weeks ago and today I got her a bunch of daffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 finally finished, I'm shattered! Thought you'd like to see the finished box, hubbie did the labels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
