Melanie's shortbread

Melanie shares her scrumptious shortbread recipe, hoping it will inspire people to get baking and have fun doing it.

170g salted butter
170g plain flour
85g cornflour
85g icing sugar

  1. Remove the butter from the fridge and allow it to get to room temperature.
  2. Mix all the dry ingredients together and sieve into a bowl. Add the butter in cubes and gradually rub in until mixed well.
  3. Work the mixture into a dough and gently knead it.
  4. Roll out 8-10mm thick and cut into desired shapes and place onto a greased baking tray.
  5. Put the tray in the fridge for at least ten minutes to chill, before placing in the oven on the top shelf at 160°C for around 15-20 minutes until they start to turn golden brown.
  6. Sprinkle with caster sugar whilst still warm and leave to cool, then enjoy!

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