Name: Classic Shortbread recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 250 g butter; 1/2 cup caster sugar; 1 tsp vanilla essence; 2 cups plain flour; 1/2 cup rice flour; 1 tbs caster sugar plus extra

by oldsheila Last updated on 11/11/2020

You won't be able to leave this one alone. - oldsheila

Ingredients

250 g butter
1/2 cup caster sugar
1 tsp vanilla essence
2 cups plain flour
1/2 cup rice flour
1 tbs caster sugar plus extra

Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 160C/140C fan-forced.
Step 2

Line two baking trays with non-stick baking paper.
Step 3

Using an electric beater, beat the butter, sugar and vanilla until light and creamy.
Step 4

Sift in the flours and mix together with a non-serrated knife until evenly mixed.
Step 5

Gather the dough together and divide into two equal portions.
Step 6

Place each portion on a prepared tray and flatten out to a 20cm round.
Step 7

Pinch the edges to decorate and score into 8 wedges. Sprinkle with extra caster sugar and bake for 35 minutes or until pale golden.
Step 8

Stand on tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Step 9

Break into wedges to serve.
Step 10

Store in an airtight container for up to a week.