Simple Scotch Shortbread
Delight in the buttery simplicity of homemade **Simple Scotch Shortbread**, a classic Scottish treat that melts in your mouth with every bite. This easy shortbread recipe features just four pantry staples—unsalted butter, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, and a pinch of salt—blended to perfection for a soft, crumbly texture. With only 15 minutes of prep time, the shortbread bakes to a golden hue in under half an hour, filling your kitchen with irresistible aromas. Whether shaped into cookies or cut into fingers or squares, these versatile treats are perfect for afternoon tea, holiday gifting, or a luxurious snack. Follow our simple steps to create an authentic shortbread that stays fresh and delicious for up to a week!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams unsalted butter
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 300 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) and line a baking tray or rectangular baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or wooden spoon.
Sift the all-purpose flour into the creamed mixture, add a pinch of salt, and gently fold the ingredients together until a soft dough forms.
Turn the dough out onto a clean surface and lightly knead it until smooth. Do not overwork the dough.
Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan or shape it into a disk about 1 cm (0.4 inch) thick if baking as individual cookies.
If using a baking pan, prick the surface of the dough with a fork to create a decorative pattern and pre-mark slices with a knife for easy cutting after baking.
Transfer the pan or shaped cookies into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are a light golden color.
Remove from the oven and allow the shortbread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Once fully cooled, cut into squares, fingers, or wedges, depending on your preference. Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2930 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 174.4 g | 224% | |
| Saturated Fat | 100.5 g | 503% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 443 mg | 148% | |
| Sodium | 173 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 328.9 g | 120% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 100.6 g | ||
| Protein | 32.4 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 84 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 364 mg | 8% | |
*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.
