Shortbread
These very simple homemade shortbread biscuits are so buttery and delicious, they are perfect for an afternoon treat with a cuppa tea and store very well in an air tight tin.
Shortbread
Ingredients
- 175 g salted butter, softened
- 75 g caster sugar, plus extra for dusting
- 225 g plain flour
- 25 g cornflour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 170ºc / Gas 3. Line a 10inch baking tray with baking paper.
- Whisk together the butter and sugar together until smooth.
- Gradually sift in the flour and cornflour and mix together until smooth.
- Press the mixture into the tin and level out. Prick the top with a fork.
- Bake in the oven for 30mins until pale and golden. Leave until cold, then cut into bite size chunks.