Holiday time is the time for sharing and Peta ofΒ Peta EatsΒ is sharing a dozen cookies, some classics and some of her own, from all over the world with us.
I decided to make the Brown Butter Shortbread as shortbread is one of my favourite things to make, I love the buttery taste and the fact they are so crunchy.
Shortbread is really easy to make for something so satisfying when you bite into it! I’ve recently made plain shortbread (recipe to come soon!) and it was a recipe I hadn’t used before, which had a bit of cornflour in. I hadn’t thought of using this before, but it gave it a lovely light texture so in future I’ll definitely be adding a bit in.
I can’t wait to make some more shortbread over the festive season and spend all Christmas eating it! My boyfriend doesn’t really like cakes etc, but he loved this brown butter shortbread and ate all of it, it really did taste amazing. I also used brown sugar to add extra caramel flavours and this added to the end product.
I’ve made a start on all of my Christmas baking and have lots of recipes to post in the coming weeks, I’m very excited to share them with you and to try my hand at loads of new things I’ve not made before. I intend to spend most of Christmas in the kitchen and the time I’m not in the kitchen sharing my baked goods with friends and family!
It must be Christmas, I’ve seen the Coca-Cola advert!
Makes 8 segments in a 19cm fluted tin
Recipe from Annie Bell’s Baking BibleΒ
Ingredients:
> 110g unsalted butter
> pinch of salt
> 50g light brown sugar
> 160g plain flour
Method:
> Don’t preheat the oven yet, this dough needs to chill.
> Place the butter in a small saucepan and place it over a low heat. Melt the butter and continue to cook until bubbling and brown, it should smell slightly nutty.
> Pour the butter into a heatproof dish and leave to set slightly, it should have the consistency of softened butter when you use so it will mix easily
> Once the butter is ready, place the butter, salt, sugar and flour in a medium sized bowl and rub the butter and flour together until it resembles breadcrumbs.
> This mixture doesn’t form a proper dough as such, it’s very crumbly, but do your best to bring it all together in a ball and then wrap it in clingfilm.
> Place in the fridge for at least an hour to chill.
> Once chilled, preheat the oven to 160 degrees C and grease a fluted cake tin.
> Place the dough into the cake tin and press it into the tin. It takes a bit of effort to press it into the tin as it is quite hard, but persevere as it’s worth it!
> Score the 8 segments into the shortbread and, using a fork poke holes in each piece.
> Place in the oven for about 45 minutes until firm to the touch and lightly golden.
> Make sure you cut the shortbread along the scored lines whilst it is still warm.
> After cutting, place on a wire rack to cool completely.
> Will keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days, but I really doubt it will last that long!! π
Enjoy π
Entered into Thursday’s Treasures over atΒ Recipes For My BoysΒ andΒ Foodie Friends Friday
I made the brown butter shortbread, too, and for pretty much all the same reasons! π Yours looks so tasty and perfect – wonderful, delicious choice!
Oh, I loooove shortbread, especially around the holidays, but I've never tried making it myself. Yours looks like it turned out absolutely wonderful!
Those look great, I might have to had them to my christmas cookies list!
It sounds so yummy! And the recipe is so easy. I've wanted to make shortbread forever, but I didn't have time this month. Hopefully I'll give it a try soon π
Thanks so much π I'm so glad I chose it, it was lovely!
Thank you π I'm definitely going to make it again!
Thanks π Think I'm going to make chocolate spice shortbread next! My Christmas baking list is growing by the day!!
Thanks π It was delicious! I only got to eat 1 piece though as my boyfriend ate it all!
I love shortbread, great job on the challenge!
Thanks so much π Think it's become one of my favourites now I've made it!
I really need to try these, they look fantastic.
This sounds delicious! Thank you for sharing your recipe on the Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party!
Love shortbread! This looks delicious! Thanks for linking up to the Keep Calm and Link Up! Hope to see you back next week!
I love anything with browned butter:) I am hosting a great giveaway on Dining With Debbie. (1) $50 gift certificate to my favorite jeweler robinsonlane.com and (2) a signed copy of Arkansas Pie: A Slice of the Natural State written by fellow blogger, Kat Robinson. I would love for you to come enter Merry Merry Munchies and the rafflecopter entry. I think you would enjoy either one of these prizes. http://diningwithdebbie.blogspot.com/2012/11/2012-merry-merry-munchies-3-baked.html
Thanks so much π
Thank you π I need to make them again soon!
Thank you π I think shortbread has become my new favourite! It's so simply, but tastes to good!
It was the first time I've used brown butter in baking, but it definitely adds something so I'll be doing it again soon! π
Love shortbread! This looks so delicious! Thanks for sharing at Foodie Friends Friday!
Oh now this is a easy recipe and it looks good! Thanks for sharing at Heavenly Treats Link Party!