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This is a simple shortbread recipe that even kids can make by themselves.
Ingredients
- 100 grams butter
- 150 grams plain flour
- 50 grams caster sugar
Steps
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![Step 1 Weigh out 100 grams (3.5 oz) of butter then add 50 grams caster sugar cream together in bowl.]()
Weigh out 100 grams (3.5 oz) of butter then add 50 grams caster sugar cream together in bowl. -
![Step 2 Weigh out 150 grams of plain flour and knead together.]()
Weigh out 150 grams of plain flour and knead together.Advertisement -
![Step 3 Roll out to about 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) thick then cut out chosen shapes.]()
Roll out to about 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) thick then cut out chosen shapes. -
![Step 4 Bake for 10 minutes at 160 °C (320 °F).]()
Bake for 10 minutes at 160 °C (320 °F). -
![Step 5 Leave to cool.]()
Leave to cool. -
![Step 6 Whilst cooling, sprinkle on sugar.]()
Whilst cooling, sprinkle on sugar. -
![Step 7 Finished.]()
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Tips
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Decorate with piping, icing, and colored sugar.Thanks
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Roll out quite thick.Thanks
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Whilst cooling, add on brown sugar.Thanks
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Warnings
- If you are a child, get an adult to put in the oven for you.Thanks
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Things You'll Need
- Wooden spoon or whisk
- Mixing bowl
- Scales
- Oven
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