Best 3 Traditional Rich Scottish Shortbread Biscuits Cookies Recipes
In the realm of delectable treats, Scottish shortbread stands tall as a timeless classic. Its crumbly texture and buttery flavor have captivated taste buds for centuries, making it a beloved confection in households and tearooms alike. This traditional Scottish delight, often associated with Hogmanay (the Scottish New Year) and Christmas festivities, transcends time and occasion, offering a taste of pure indulgence.
Our curated collection of recipes unveils the secrets behind creating perfect shortbread biscuits. From the classic plain shortbread, with its simplicity and versatility, to variations that tantalize with added flavors like chocolate, ginger, and tangy lemon, each recipe promises a unique taste experience. We've also included a gluten-free option for those with dietary restrictions, ensuring that everyone can savor the joys of this Scottish treasure.
SCOTTISH SHORTBREAD COOKIES
This simple three-ingredient shortbread cookie recipe makes wonderfully rich, tender cookies. Serve them with fresh berries of the season for a nice, light dessert. You'll get miles of smiles when friends see these at an afternoon tea or a bridal shower. -Marlene Hellickson, Big Bear City, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Knead dough until smooth, about 6-10 times. Pat dough into an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Pierce with a fork. , Bake until lightly browned, 25-30 minutes. Cut into squares while warm. Cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 157mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
TRADITIONAL RICH SCOTTISH SHORTBREAD BISCUITS - COOKIES
No Christmas or New Year would be the same without these delightful buttery and crisp shortbread biscuits! Plus, they are extremely easy to make and have very few ingredients. They are not low in calories, but they make a delicious treat at special times of the year. This family recipe is a tried and true, and is based on the Be-Ro cookbook recipe.....a real cookery institution in the UK! Shortbread biscuits can be made in a variety of shapes, including being pressed in a decorative wooden Shortbread Mould; when they are made in a round and cut into triangles, they are called "Petticoat Tails" and are a traditional Scottish wedding biscuit. Whatever the shape you decide to use - I have given a few ideas in the recipe - the taste will remain the same.....meltingly light and buttery. These make ideal gifts, and as they are made with butter, they last for quite a while. Pack them up in an attractive box, tin or cellaphane bag and attach a tartan bow and a sprig of heather for a true Scottish feel to them! Happy Hogmanay!
Provided by French Tart
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 16-24 Shortbread Biscuits
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix the flour and sugar together in a large bowl, and then rub in the butter - as if you were making shortcrust pastry. Use the tips of your fingers and ensure that all the butter has been rubbed in -- it should resemble sand!
- Then start to knead the paste, pushing it together to form a smooth dough - the heat of your hands whilst kneading helps it form.
- Petticoat Tails:.
- Divide the shorbread dough into two equal parts and shape them into balls, then flatten them out into two rounds - using the heel of your hand, to about 7" in diameter and 1/4" thick.
- Mark the top into equal portions - triangular in shape, and then prick the tops all over with a fork - making patterns if you wish! Crimp the edges as you would a pie crust to make a decorative edge and place them onto a well greased baking tray or cookie sheet.
- (You can also use a greased and lined 7" or 8" fluted edged round sandwich/cake tin - preferably with a loose bottom for ease of taking the shortbread out. Press the dough into the tin and mark out as above).
- Shortbread fingers:.
- Roll out the shortbread dough, and shape into a rectangle, about 1/2" to 3/4" thick. Place onto a well greased baking tray or cookie sheet as before, and mark into "fingers" -- prick over with a fork again. You can also press the dough into an 8" square baking/sandwich/brownie tin - and then mark out the fingers as above.
- (Please Note: The fingers are always thicker than the petticoat tails and shortbread rounds).
- Shortbread Rounds:.
- Roll out the shortbread dough and using a biscuit or cookie cutter, cut into rounds of about 2" to 3" in diameter, about 1/4" in thickness. Place them on a well greased baking tray or cookie sheet.
- Wooden Shortbread Mould:.
- You can also place the dough into a decorative wooden shortbread mould, before turning it out on to a greased baking tray. Traditional Scottish wooden moulds can be bought online and usually have a Thistle design with heavily fluted edges.
- Bake the any of the above shortbread biscuits in a pre-heated oven 160C/325F/Gas Mark 3 for between 20 to 30 minutes, or until they are pale and golden - but NOT brown!
- Sprinkle extra caster sugar over the top as soon as they come out of the oven if you wish.
- Allow the shorbread bicuits to cool slightly on a cooling rack, before cutting into fingers or "petticoat tails".
- Allow to cool completely before storing in an airtight tin or container. NB: These will last for about 10 to 14 days in a cool, dry and dark pantry. They can also be frozen with great results!
TRADITIONAL SCOTTISH PURE BUTTER SHORTBREAD COOKIES - BISCUITS
Scotland's favorite tea-time or Christmas Holiday cookie! The very best fresh dairy butter is a requirement in these cookies, for flavor. Make them into squares or "Petticoat Tails", or any shape you wish. Great for gift giving. Our family favorite recipe, adapted from "Having Tea".
Provided by BecR2400
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 16-24 Shortbread Cookies
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325F degrees.
- Blend the confectioner's sugar into the butter, and then gradually add the flour, 1 cup at a time. Dough will be very thick. At this point, you may add crushed lavender flowers or rosemary, if you wish.
- Place dough on floured surface, pat down, and roll out into a square or circle 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Cut into 2 1/2 inch squares or Petticoat Tail wedges, and carefully place on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Prick the top of each square or wedge with a fork.
- Bake at 325F degrees for 25 to 30 minutes; cookies should be pale on top, but golden brown on the bottom.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with sugar if you wish, and cool on wire racks.
- Store in an airtight container.
Tips:
- Use high-quality butter: The butter is the key ingredient in shortbread, so it's important to use the best quality butter you can find. Look for unsalted butter with a high fat content (82% or higher).
- Chill the butter and flour: Chilling the butter and flour before mixing them helps to create a more crumbly shortbread. Be sure to chill the butter for at least 30 minutes and the flour for at least 15 minutes.
- Work the dough quickly: Once the butter and flour are combined, work the dough quickly to avoid overworking it. Overworked dough will result in tough shortbread.
- Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough before baking helps to firm it up and prevent it from spreading too much in the oven. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
- Bake the shortbread until it is golden brown: The shortbread is done baking when it is golden brown around the edges. Be careful not to overbake the shortbread, or it will become dry and crumbly.
Conclusion:
Shortbread is a classic Scottish cookie that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its buttery flavor and crumbly texture, shortbread is a delicious treat that is sure to please everyone.
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