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Nutritional Values
240kcal
2gProtein
24gCarbs
16gFat
1gFibre
50 gServing
* Per serving · 50 g. May vary.
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🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
Shortbread
How to order / say it
Say it
Shortbread — [short-bred]
Order
I'd like the shortbread, please.
Say locally
Traditional Scottish buttery biscuit that's crumbly and sweet.
Why try it?
Shortbread connects Edinburgh directly to its royal and festive heritage. It is an essential component of Scottish celebration, symbolizing hospitality and craftsmanship.
How it tastes
Rich in buttery flavor with a slight crispness that melts in your mouth, shortbread offers a simple yet indulgent sweetness, making it a delightful treat.
Origin & History — first documented: 1600
Originating in the 12th century but popularized by Mary, Queen of Scots in the 16th century, shortbread was a luxurious treat reserved for special occasions, evolving from medieval 'biscuit bread'.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥛 250 g unsalted butter
- 🍯 125 g caster sugar
- 🌾 250 g plain flour
- 🌾 50 g rice flour
- 🧂 5 g salt
Method
- 1 Cream butter and sugar until smooth.
- 2 Sift in plain flour, rice flour, and salt, then mix to form a dough.
- 3 Roll out and cut into shapes.
- 4 Bake at 150°C (300°F) for 30 minutes until golden.
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