3-Ingredient Scottish Shortbread
Buttery, crumbly shortbread made with just butter, sugar, and flour—no eggs, no vanilla, no fuss. Bake until pale golden, then slice into wedges while warm.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 12
- Calories
- 142
- Protein
- 1g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Mix butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Step 2
Stir in flour and salt until the mixture looks like fine breadcrumbs.
Step 3
Press the dough into an 8-inch round on a baking sheet into a 1/4-inch-thick disc.
Step 4
Prick the top all over with a fork, then score the dough into 12 wedges.
Step 5
Bake at 325°F until pale golden at the edges, 16–18 minutes.
Step 6
Cool for 2 minutes, then cut along the score lines and serve warm or at room temperature.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- spoon or spatula
- 8-inch baking sheet
- fork
- knife
- oven
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