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Shortbread With A Hint Of Citrus Recipe


Shortbread With A Hint Of Citrus Recipe
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This Scottish/Irish Christmas Shortbread takes on a different taste with the addition of orange or lemon zest. Enjoy them with a cup of tea.

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Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. sugar
  • grated zest of 1 orange or lemon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 7 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, chopped

Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 300°F. Grease an 8 inch square pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift flour and cornstarch.
  3. Add 1/4 cup sugar, orange zest, and salt.
  4. Using your fingertips, work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles fine crumbs.
  5. Knead the mixture until it forms a dough, then press it into the prepared pan.
  6. Score the dough into either 24 narrow rectangles or wedges and prick with the tines of a fork.
  7. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of sugar.
  8. Bake for 30 minutes or until a pale golden color.
  9. Remove from the oven and allow the shortbread to cool in the pan until it holds its shape long enough to turn onto a rack.
  10. When completely cooled, cut the shortbread into fingers along the scored lines.
  11. The cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
  12. *A thin white icing drizzled over the top is a nice treat. I like to add a hint of red food colouring.

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Absolutely love shortbread... especially if its scottish....will be trying this real soon...


I can't believe my eyes. This takes me back home and I'll enjoy baking your recipe to send to my family.


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