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Traditional Scottish Shortbread

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
50 min
TOTAL TIME
75 min
SERVINGS
36 servings
Dessert Scottish
Traditional Scottish Shortbread
Ingredients
  • 1 pound unsalted butter
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to the desired temperature of 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 180 degrees Celsius.
2
Mix together softened butter and granulated sugar using a stand mixer, blending until smooth. Next, incorporate all-purpose flour into the mixture and combine using a wooden spoon to ensure an even blend.
3
Utilize your hands to thoroughly mix the ingredients together, taking care to eliminate any lumps or unevenness.
4
Press the mixture into a rectangular baking pan, taking care to evenly distribute it across the surface. Use a fork to create multiple small holes throughout the entire surface of the mixture, making sure each hole reaches the bottom and is closely spaced.
5
Bake the mixture in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then reduce the heat to a lower temperature of 300 degrees Fahrenheit and continue baking for an additional 40 minutes.
6
After the final baking time has elapsed, wait for 2 minutes before cutting the cooled mixture into individual finger-sized bars.
7
Allow the baked bars to cool completely within the baking pan, ensuring they are set and firm before serving.