
BREAD, BISCUITS & CAKES
SHORTBREAD
Ingredients
150g cold butter, cut into cubes
75g caster sugar
75g rice flour or cornflour
150g plain flour
Preparation
1) Pre-heat oven to 160°C.
2) Place all ingredients into the bowl and mix for
Time:
15 seconds
Speed:
6
3) Knead for
Time:
10 seconds
Speed:
1
4) Scrape the sides of the bowl and repeat kneading process for a further 10 seconds.
The mixture will still crumble and look dry.
5) Place mixture into a greased cake tin or shortbread mould.
Working with the palm of your hand, press mixture evenly into tin or mould.
6) Place onto the centre shelf of oven and bake for 30-40 minutes or until lightly golden in colour and
firm to touch. Mark portion impressions before transferring to a cake rack.
7) Sprinkle with caster sugar and allow to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
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