Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Classic Scottish Shortbread

Classic Scottish Shortbread
Perfect Teatime Treats!

This is our Classic Scottish Shortbread recipe - the perfect teatime treat!

Gluten Free, 4 variations

What you’ll need:

1 cup butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1-3/4 cups buckwheat flour (sub regular flour for non-gluten-free)

1) Cream butter and brown sugar together.
2) Add the flour.
3) Mix thoroughly. The mixture should be relatively dry.
4) Line baking sheet with wax paper. Press mixture into a thin layer.
5) Bake at 325ºF for 20-25 minutes.
6) Cut with a thin knife immediately after removing from the oven.

Allow to cool and enjoy!

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Dark Chocolate Shortbread

1 cup butter
1/8 cup cocoa powder
3/8 cup brown sugar
1-3/4 cups buckwheat flour (sub regular flour for non-gluten-free)

1) Cream butter, cocoa, and brown sugar together.
2) Add the flour.
3) Mix thoroughly. The mixture should be relatively dry.
4) Line baking sheet with wax paper. Press mixture into a thin layer.
5) Bake at 325ºF for 20-25 minutes.
6) Cut with a thin knife immediately after removing from the oven.

Allow to cool and enjoy!

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Coconut Shortbread

1 cup butter
1/8 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
3/8 cup brown sugar
1-3/4 cups buckwheat flour (sub regular flour for non-gluten-free)

1) Cream butter, coconut, and brown sugar together.
2) Add the flour.
3) Mix thoroughly. The mixture should be relatively dry.
4) Line baking sheet with wax paper. Press mixture into a thin layer.
5) Bake at 325ºF for 20-25 minutes.
6) Cut with a thin knife immediately after removing from the oven.

Allow to cool and enjoy!

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Ginger Shortbread

What you’ll need:

1 cup butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1-3/4 cups buckwheat flour (sub regular flour for non-gluten-free)
2 tablespoons of ginger root powder

1) Cream butter and brown sugar together.
2) Add the flour and ginger root powder.
3) Mix thoroughly. The mixture should be relatively dry.
4) Line baking sheet with wax paper. Press mixture into a thin layer.
5) Bake at 325ºF for 20-25 minutes.
6) Cut with a thin knife immediately after removing from the oven.

Allow to cool and enjoy!

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