Directions:
- Mix the flour and sugar first, and then rub in the butter.
- Knead the mixture until it becomes a smooth paste.
- Roll out till about 3/4 inch thick or 2cm thick.
- Cut into rectangles and decorate the top with a fork creating rows of holes.
- Transfer to a greased baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes at 160°C (325°F/Gas Mark 3). They want to stay pale and light golden.
- In warm weather you may want to chill the cookies before baking.
- This recipe can also be used for petticoat tails. Just split the mixture in two and flatten into 7 inch rounds about a half inch thick (1cm). Mark top into 8 portions and decorate with a fork. Bake for 30 minutes.
- To use a shortbread mold: Mix a teaspoon of flour and a teaspoon of caster sugar. Grease the mold with oil and evenly sprinkle half the flour/sugar mix. Press the shortbread into the mold, and turn out onto a baking sheet before baking.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 215.03 Kcal (900 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 128.21 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 14.25g | 22% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 30.48mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 301.36mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 29.77mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbs | 20.48g | 7% | |
| Sugars | 7.09g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.49g | 6% | |
| Protein | 1.84g | 4% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 43.2mg | 4% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 505.67 Kcal (2117 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 301.5 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 33.5g | 22% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 71.67mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 708.67mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 70mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbs | 48.17g | 7% | |
| Sugars | 16.67g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5g | 6% | |
| Protein | 4.33g | 4% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.3mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 101.5mg | 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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