Scotch Teas Scottish
Indulge in the buttery perfection of Scotch Teas, a classic Scottish shortbread recipe that melts in your mouth with every bite. Made with simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, cold unsalted butter, cornstarch, and granulated sugar, these tender biscuits boast a crumbly yet smooth texture that's simply irresistible. A sprinkle of demerara sugar adds a delightful crunch and a touch of sweetness, making them the perfect accompaniment to your afternoon tea or coffee. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a short bake, these easy-to-make treats capture the essence of traditional Scottish baking right in your kitchen. Whether cut into squares, rounds, or hearts, Scotch Teas deliver timeless charm and flavor in every golden, buttery bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 g all-purpose flour
- 200 g unsalted butter, cold
- 100 g granulated sugar
- 50 g cornstarch
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 tbsp demerara sugar (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt.
Cut the cold unsalted butter into small cubes and add it to the dry ingredients. Using your fingertips or a pastry cutter, rub the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
Continue kneading the mixture gently until it forms a smooth dough. Be careful not to overwork it, as this can affect the texture of the biscuits.
Lightly flour a clean work surface and roll out the dough to about 1 cm (1/2 inch) thickness.
Using a biscuit cutter or a knife, cut the dough into desired shapes (e.g., squares, rectangles, or rounds) and carefully transfer them to the prepared baking sheet.
If desired, sprinkle the tops of the biscuits with demerara sugar for added texture and sweetness.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the biscuits are lightly golden around the edges.
Allow the Scotch Teas to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve with your favorite cup of tea or coffee, and enjoy this delightful Scottish treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3013 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 164.7 g | 211% | |
| Saturated Fat | 103.1 g | 515% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 437 mg | 146% | |
| Sodium | 176 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 361.8 g | 132% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 125.9 g | ||
| Protein | 27.6 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 77 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 312 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
