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Simple 'shortbread'

A simple recipe for shortbread

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/simple-shortbread • Posted by Hollie W.

Consists of only butter, sugar and flour and can be made just under 30 minutes. Brilliant for last minute snacks and makes enough for the whole family.

You will need

Project Budget
Almost Nothing

Time

0 h 30

Difficulty

Pretty Easy
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Description

Consists of only butter, sugar and flour and can be made just under 30 minutes. Brilliant for last minute snacks and makes enough for the whole family.

Instructions

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    Measure out all ingredients. Put the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl and cream together.

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    Sieve the flour into the mixture.

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    Mix until a dough.

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    Roll out the dough till around 1cm thick.

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    Cut out shapes using all the dough.

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    Place parchment paper on baking tray and bake in oven for around 15 - 20 minutes at 180*.

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    Once the shortbread are done, take out the oven and leave to cool on the side.