**Indulge in the Delightful World of Shortbread: A Culinary Journey of Sweet and Savory Sensations**
Embark on a tantalizing culinary adventure with the art of shortbread, a beloved Scottish cookie renowned for its crumbly texture and buttery flavor. Shortbread Supreme presents a delectable selection of recipes that showcase the versatility of this classic treat, offering both traditional and innovative variations to satisfy every palate. From the timeless charm of Classic Shortbread to the zesty burst of Lemon Shortbread, each recipe promises a unique taste experience. Discover the secrets of creating the perfect shortbread dough, ensuring that every bite delivers a melt-in-your-mouth moment. Explore the variations that incorporate delightful ingredients like chocolate, nuts, and fruits, transforming the classic shortbread into a symphony of flavors. Whether you prefer the simplicity of traditional shortbread or crave a taste of something extraordinary, Shortbread Supreme has a recipe that will captivate your senses. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey where the sweet and savory worlds of shortbread collide, creating an unforgettable taste sensation with every bite.
SHORTBREAD
I live in Missouri, but many family recipes come from New Zealand where I was born. My parents moved there when I was a year old, so I have a "Down Under" heritage. This easy shortbread recipe brings back warm memories of my childhood, and I'm going to make sure they're passed on to the next generation in my family...no matter where they live! -Allen Swenson, Camdenton, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Combine flour, cornstarch and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Roll dough into a 15x2x1-in. rectangle; chill. , Preheat oven to 325°. Cut into 1/4-in. slices; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Prick with a fork. Bake 10-12 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 57 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
MELT - IN - YOUR - MOUTH SHORTBREAD
This quick and easy shortbread will literally melt when you take a bite. Great for Christmas parties with a little bit of decorating.
Provided by Jennifer Wilton
Categories Desserts Cookies Drop Cookie Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Whip butter with an electric mixer until fluffy. Stir in the confectioners' sugar, cornstarch, and flour. Beat on low for one minute, then on high for 3 to 4 minutes. Drop cookies by spoonfuls 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Watch that the edges don't brown too much. Cool on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 54.8 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
CLASSIC SHORTBREAD
This satisfying shortbread is as easy as it gets. It's simultaneously crisp, crumbly and tender because we've added a little cornstarch to the flour. And granulated sugar gives the cookies their gorgeous golden color.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 1h55m
Yield 36 bars
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-12-1/2-inch jelly roll pan and line it with parchment, then butter the paper.
- Whisk together the flour, cornstarch and salt in a bowl. Beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, 5 to 7 minutes. Slowly add the flour mixture and beat on low until the dough is just combined; do not overwork.
- Transfer the dough to the prepared pan, spreading it out as evenly as possible with a spatula. Cover with plastic wrap, then use your hands to press and flatten the dough into a smooth even layer. Remove the plastic and cut the dough with a sharp knife into approximately 1-by-3-inch bars. Use a fork to prick a decorative pattern into the tops.
- Bake, rotating the pan from front to back halfway through, until golden, 60 to 70 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes in the pan, then re-cut the bars along the previous cuts. Carefully lift the bars off the parchment with a small spatula and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
SHORTBREAD, 10 WAYS
Shortbread is not only one of the easiest desserts you can possibly make, it's also one of the most adaptable. As long as you keep the butter-to-flour ratio constant (1 stick butter to 1 cup flour), everything else is negotiable. You can reduce or increase the sugar and salt, or mix in any type of flavoring from citrus zest to vanilla to herbs and spices. You can even alter the type of flour, swapping in some rice flour for all-purpose flour for increased crunch, or cornmeal for a nubby texture. Just be cautious about adding liquid to the dough; any more than one tablespoon could interfere with the texture. Here we give a master recipe and nine variations to play around with.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories cookies and bars, dessert
Time 1h
Yield 24 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325 degrees. Pulse together flour, sugar and salt in a food processor. Add butter and pulse to fine crumbs. Pulse a few more times until some of the crumbs start to come together, but don't overprocess; the dough should be somewhat crumbly. (You can also mix the dough in a bowl using two knives or a pastry cutter.)
- Press dough into an even layer in an ungreased 8- or 9-inch-square baking pan, or a 9-inch pie pan. Prick dough all over with a fork. Bake until golden brown, about 35 to 40 minutes for the 9-inch square or pie pan, 45 to 50 minutes for the 8-inch. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Cut into squares, bars or wedges while still warm.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 130, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 61 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ICEBOX SUPREME DESSERT
Almost all of my recipes are items my mother always made whenever she entertained. This recipe can be made to fit any desired instant pudding flavor: lemon, pistachio, chocolate, banana, etc.
Provided by Linda McCormick
Categories Puddings
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. After mixing the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and Cool Whip then spread over completely cooled crust.
- 2. 2 PKGS DESIRED INSTANT PUDDING mixed with 3 C. MILK. Spread over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate until set. Spread remaining Cool Whip over the pudding and garnish with chocolate curls, candy, chips, nuts, etc: Use your imagination.
- 3. PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE VERSION: STEP 1: Crust Add 2/3 c. chopped dry roasted peanuts to 1/2 c. cold butter cut into 1 c. flour. Press into oblong Pyrex 13x9 inch until lightly browned. 350 degree/16-20 minutes. Cool completely
- 4. STEP 2: Beat 8 oz. cream cheese, 1 c. powdered sugar, 1/3 c. peanut butter, and 1-1/2 cups Cool Whip. Spread over cooled crust.
- 5. STEP 3: 1 pkg. Instant Chocolate and 1 pkg. Instant Vanilla Pudding whisked together 3 cups cold milk until smooth. Top cream cheese layer, allow to set and spread remaining Cool Whip and sprinkle with chopped dry roasted peanuts.
BASIC SHORTBREAD
This wonderful recipe for basic shortbread can be used to make Black-and-White Triangles, and Candied Ginger Shortbread Wedges.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes 8 to 10 wedges
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter an 8 1/2-inch round cake or springform pan. Sift together flour and salt in a small bowl. In a large bowl, with an electric mixer on medium, cream butter until fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Add sugar, and continue to beat until very light in color and fluffy, scraping down sides of bowl as necessary, about 2 minutes more. Add flour mixture, and beat on low, scraping bowl if necessary, until flour is just incorporated and dough sticks together when squeezed.
- Pat dough into prepared pan. Use a paring knife to score dough into wedges; prick all over in even intervals with a wooden skewer or fork.
- Bake until firm in the center and just starting to color, about 50 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack, and let cool completely. Cut into wedges. Cookies will keep, in an airtight container, at room temperature 3 weeks.
Tips for Making Shortbread Supreme:
- Use high-quality butter: The butter is a key ingredient in shortbread, so it's important to use a good quality butter that is at least 82% butterfat. This will give the shortbread a rich, creamy flavor and help it to hold its shape.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the mixture, which will make the shortbread light and crumbly.
- Add the flour and salt gradually: This will help to prevent the dough from becoming tough.
- Chill the dough before baking: This will help the shortbread to hold its shape and prevent it from spreading too much in the oven.
- Bake the shortbread in a preheated oven: This will help to ensure that the shortbread bakes evenly.
- Let the shortbread cool completely before cutting it: This will help to prevent the shortbread from crumbling.
Conclusion:
Shortbread supreme is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich, buttery flavor and crumbly texture, shortbread supreme is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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