Traditional Butter Shortbread

Step 2

Preheat oven to 180°C (fan forced) and line a cookie tray with baking paper.

Step 4

Cream butter, sugar and Natural Vanilla Concentrated Extract in the bowl of a stand mixer for 5 -6 minutes until pale and creamy and sugar has dissolved.

Step 6

Sift in flour and mix until just combined.

Step 8

Turn out onto a floured bench and knead until just smooth. Be careful not to over knead!

Step 10

Roll the dough into a ball and gently flatten with palm of hand to 1.5cm thickness.

Step 12

Pinch the edge to form a frill. Use a sharp knife to score 8 triangles into the dough, being careful not to cut through completely.

Step 14

Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until pale golden brown on the edges.

Step 16

Allow to cool completely before using a sharp knife to cut into triangles.