Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 380 g (1 ½ cup / 13 ½ oz ) all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- 220 g (1 cup / 8 oz) butter
- 110 g (½ cup / 4 oz) white granulated sugar
Directions
Preheat the oven to 140°C (275°F or Gas Mark 1) .
Cream the butter with the sugar until light and fluffy.
Sift the flour and salt into the mixture and work into the fat and sugar until completely amalgamated.
Shape the dough into a ball and roll out to about 1.3 cm (½ inch ) thick. The dough may need to be chilled for 10–15 minutes for easier handling.
Cut into squares or rectangles and prick the tops with a fork in two parallel lines.
Bake in the oven for 30–40 minutes or until the shortbread is lightly browned.
Leave them on a cooling rack to cool.
Store in a cool place in an airtight container.