Description
Experience the timeless charm of traditional shortbread with this streamlined food processor recipe. It yields a perfectly crumbly, melt-in-your-mouth texture using just a few pantry staples, making it a quick yet sophisticated addition to your tea time.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup caster sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- Extra sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8 or 9×9 inch square baking pan.
- Combine the flour, softened butter, caster sugar, and salt in a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs that clump together when pinched.
- Transfer the dough into the prepared pan and press it down firmly into an even layer, ensuring it reaches all the corners.
- Prick the surface of the dough all over with a fork to allow steam to escape and create the classic shortbread aesthetic.
- Bake on the middle rack for 30 to 35 minutes until the shortbread is firm and a pale golden color.
- Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with extra sugar; slice into fingers while still warm and let cool completely in the pan.
Notes
For the best results, use a high-quality European-style butter as it provides a richer flavor and better texture. If you do not have caster sugar, you can pulse regular granulated sugar in a blender for a few seconds until it reaches a superfine consistency. Always wait until the shortbread is completely cold before removing it from the pan to prevent the delicate fingers from breaking.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Scottish