Chickvic Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 We're trying to find a nice simple shortbread recipe, we tried one today and it wasn't a resounding success Does anyone have a really good recipe that works? We're willing to try again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I use a creamed recipe and it makes lovely biscuits. 2 oz caster sugar 4 oz soft butter 8 oz plain flour Cream the butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy. Add the flour and mix well with a wooden spoon. Roll out on a floured surface to a 1/4 inch thickness and cut out 2" rounds. Bake at 190C for 18-20 minutes until a very pale golden colour (hardly any colour) Sprinkle with extra sugar while hot and place biscuits on a wire rack to cool. Makes 20 biscuits - I usually make double the amount Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 Thanks Lesley, do you use salted or unsalted butter? Think we will try again tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 I always use salted butter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted February 26, 2011 Author Share Posted February 26, 2011 We made the shortbread today, my niece was round to help , and it was lovely - much better than our previous attempt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 I'm glad it worked and you like them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckmum6 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 YS and I have just put some in the oven, we will let you know how they turn out! He made some unusual shapes as he wasn't too keen on circles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckmum6 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Tasty, although I forgot about them and they had a slight tan in parts, but still yummy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 i cant make shortbread - never seems to get to a dough even with careful weighing - i suspect its just me. I might try this recipe as most Omlet recipes I've tried turn out well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckmum6 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 I had to add a splash of water to get a dough rather than crumble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 I just use very soft butter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I have added semolina for extra crunch before, but that was years ago - haven't made them for such a long time and I can't remember the quantities I used. I have big problems with shortbread. I scoff it all too quickly. When I'm skinny I'll have another go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
