Either if you need something sweet for some guests the evening, with tea time or dessert after a meal, this is a Tasty bake you won’t want to miss.
Short bread cookies comes a long way since the 12th century, when butter was added to bread dough, making it short bread. Interestingly the sweet biscuit we know today wasn’t that sweet back in the day. Only when sugar was introduced to the UK it became a sweet treat.
You ask what makes it a short bread cookie? Well usually it exists out of flour sugar and a huge amount of shortening.
We improvise on the other hand.. and this recipe came out great!
Scroll down to see basic ingredients we used..
Shortbread biscuits with Jam center
Our basic ingredients are:
- flour
- bread
- butter
- vanilla essence
- sugar
- eggs
- small amount of baking soda
- any jam you’d like as the filling
For great shortbread, regardless of your chosen recipe:
- Sift the flour to help prevent lumps.
- Don’t over mix
- Chill the shaped dough thoroughly before baking.
- The cookie needs to be cut while still warm, this will give it smooth and even edges.
See the recipe below:
Shortbread biscuits with Jam center:
Shortbread biscuits with Jam center
If You have tried this delicious recipe, feel free to share with your friends and family!!
Enjoy!!!
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