Lavender Shortbread
Lavender & gin infused shortbread
Posted by Cat Morley
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Inspired by Shetland, this traditional Scottish shortbread is infused with Shetland Reel Ocean Sent Gin and fresh lavender for a sweet and floral treat.
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You Will Need (5 things)
- 200 g Plain Flour
- 150 g Butter
- 70 g Sugar
- 2 oz Shetland Reel Ocean Sent Gin
- 1 tbsp Lavender
Steps (9 steps, 35 minutes)
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1
Cream together the butter and sugar.
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2
Add the gin to the mix.
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3
Grind the lavender with a mortar and pestle until it becomes a fine powder.
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4
Mix the lavender into the dough.
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5
Scoop the dough out onto a floured surface.
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6
Roll the dough out until it's 1/2" thick and then cut into biscuits.
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7
Place on a lined baking tray and use a fork to press holes into the top of the biscuits.
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8
Bake for 20 minutes at 180'C.
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9
Sprinkle with sugar and top with a few sprigs of lavender before serving.