Old Fashioned Rich Shortbread Recipes

OLD FASHIONED RICH SHORTBREAD

Steps:

• Mix flour and sugar together.
• Rub in the butter untill it comes together and makes a smooth dough.
• Roll out between parchment paper about half an inch thick, or use a shortbread mould if you have one.
• Place on a greased baking tray.
• Prick with a fork to decorate and flute the edges if you wish.
• Bake for 25/30 minutes at 175c.
• Dust with a little castor sugar while cooling.

OLD-FASHIONED SHORTBREAD (4 INGREDIENTS)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 360'F.
• In medium size bowl mix all ingredients until the dough is smooth and holds together.
• Divide dough in half. Press each half into an ungreased 8-inch round pan.
• Cut shortbread into eight slices.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are lightly brown.
• Remove shortbread from oven and immediately recut with a sharp knife.
• Cool in pan for 30 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool thoroughly.
• Makes 16 pieces.

GRANDMA'S SHORTBREAD COOKIES

Steps:

• Sift together corn starch, icing sugar and flour.
• With wooden spoon (or by hand as I do it), blend in butter until soft, smooth dough forms.
• Shape into 1 inch (2.5 cm) balls.
• Place 1 1/2 inches (4 cm) apart on an ungreased cookie sheet, flatten with lightly floured fork.
• Alternatively, roll dough to 1/4 inch (6 mm); cut into shapes with cookie cutters.
• Decorate with candied cherries, colored sprinkles or nuts if desired.
• Bake in 300 Fahrenheit oven for 15-20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
• Cool on wire rack.
• Tips:.
• Do not substitute anything for the butter otherwise it's not a genuine shortbread cookie. ETA: Sadielady reminded that I forgot to mention the type of butter. Please forgive the D'oh moment. Please use unsalted butter. I never ever add salt. Any added salt in baked goods is not pleasing to my palate and too much salt is unhealthy but you may want to add a bit.
• You can "nuke" aka microwave the butter to soften it rather than letting it sit out. It saves time and won't alter the taste. Just make sure you don't melt it.
• If dough is too soft to handle then cover and chill for 30-60 minutes (15 minutes worked for me).
• To make Crescents:.
• Add 1/2 cup (125 ml) ground almonds or hazelnuts to flour mixture.
• Shape into logs about 1/2 inch (1 cm) thick and 3 inches (7 cm) long.
• Twist into crescent shapes.
• When baked and cool, dip ends in melted chocolate.

EASY RICH SHORTBREAD

Steps:

• Sift the icing sugar --
• Cream the icing sugar and the butter until smooth.
• Gradually add the flour mixing thoroughly after each addition.
• Pat into a 13 x 9 inch pan.
• Bake at 325 degree oven for 20 minutes.
• Cool and cut into small squares.