Traditional Scottish Shortbread Recipe

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Traditional Scottish Shortbread
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup flour , sifted
  • 1/4 cup rice flour
  • 1 pinch salt

Directions:

  1. Combine flours, sugar and salt in a mixing bowl.
  2. Work in butter until dough has the consistency of pie crust.
  3. Sprinkle board with rice flour.
  4. Turn dough onto board and knead until smooth.
  5. Divide into four portions and shape into small rounds.
  6. Place on parchment paper on a cookie sheet (or use a shortbread mold).
  7. Prick with a fork.
  8. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes, until cakes begin to brown slightly.
  9. Allow to cool in pan.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 268.59 Kcal (1125 kJ)
Calories from fat 161.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.95g 28%
Cholesterol 40.67mg 14%
Sodium 296.24mg 12%
Potassium 34mg 1%
Total Carbs 25.69g 9%
Sugars 8g 32%
Dietary Fiber 1.51g 6%
Protein 2.16g 4%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 0.8mg 4%
Calcium 42.1mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 486.08 Kcal (2035 kJ)
Calories from fat 292.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.49g 28%
Cholesterol 73.6mg 14%
Sodium 536.11mg 12%
Potassium 61.52mg 1%
Total Carbs 46.49g 9%
Sugars 14.48g 32%
Dietary Fiber 2.74g 6%
Protein 3.91g 4%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 6%
Iron 1.4mg 4%
Calcium 76.2mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.6
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

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