Shortbread

Soft and buttery, this classic recipe is delicious – once the shortbread is cold, dip in melted chocolate for an even more indulgent treat.

Difficulty

Low

Time

80 min

Author

Kenwood

This recipe is prepared with:

Products

Smart-Touch Stand Mixer KHC40.040BK

Ingredients

Servings

9

Makes

18 fingers

250 g salted butter, room temperature

125 g caster sugar, plus 2 tbsp for decoration

250 g plain flour

100 g rice flour

Utensils

KHC40.040BK

Instructions

Step 1

Fit the splashguard, then fit the Creaming Beater

Add butter and sugar into the appliance bowl

Mix until combined - about 1 minute, speed 4

Then add plain flour and rice flour

Mix until a dough has formed - about 1 minute, speed 2

 

Step 2

Transfer the dough into the tin and flatten into an even layer

Sprinkle with a pinch of flour

Smooth well using the back of a spoon

Cut the dough into 18 equal rectangles

Prick each rectangle with a fork twice

Chill in the freezer until firm

Step 3

Preheat the oven - 140ºC

Bake until light golden - 45 minutes, 140ºC

Remove from the oven and sprinkle with caster sugar

Let cool - 15 minutes.

Serve.