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Easy 4 hr 20 min~310 kcal 2/10
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Shortbread
A Scottish butter biscuit made with flour, sugar, and plenty of butter for a crisp, crumbly bite.
Easy⏱️ 29 min📖 1 min readServes 10~210 kcal🇬🇧 British🌍 Full translation
12 min prep 17 min cook
- #Under 30 min
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 29 min- Prep12 min
- Cooking17 min
Ingredients
10 servings
Quick:
For the dough
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Flour
- 180 g Butter
- 0.6 cup(~120 ml) Powdered sugar
- 1 pinch Salt
For the topping
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Granulated sugar
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Instructions
- 1
Mix the butter and powdered sugar for 2 minutes, until creamy.
2 min02:00 - 2
Add the flour and salt and bring the dough together without crushing it.
- 3
Shape the dough into a rectangle and chill in the refrigerator for 12 minutes.
12 min12:00 - 4
Cut into fingers, prick the tops with a fork, and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
- 5
Bake the cookies at 170°C for 17 minutes, keeping them pale.
17 min17:00
💡 Tip: Chilling the dough before baking reduces spreading at the edges; the finger-cookie shape stays neater.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve shortbread on a small cookie plate with Turkish coffee or plain tea.
Nutrition (per serving)
~210
kcal calories
3
g protein
25
g carbs
11
g fat
Protein 6%Carbs 47%Fat 47%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Shortbread make?
This recipe serves 10.How long does Shortbread take?
Prep 12 minutes, cooking 17 minutes; 29 minutes in total.Is Shortbread difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Shortbread have?
Approximately 210 kcal per serving. Protein: 3g, carbs: 25g, fat: 11g.Which allergens does Shortbread contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Shortbread belong to?
This recipe belongs to British cuisine.How many ingredients does Shortbread need?
This recipe needs 5 ingredients.
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