This buttery Thermomix Shortbread is the ideal treat with an afternoon cuppa, and it's extra special to enjoy at Christmas time.
It wouldn't be Christmas without traditional Shortbread. Although there are many variations, this recipe is for the classic version made with flour, butter and sugar.
Shortbread is named from the word 'short' because of its crumbly texture. The flour, butter and sugar ratio is three parts flour, two parts butter and one part sugar. Rice flour, cornflour or semolina are often added to the flour for texture, but I kept it simple for this recipe.
There's nothing more warming than the smell of Shortbread wafting through the house, and Christmas would not be the same without it.
To Make Ahead and Freeze
Shortbread can be frozen for up to 3 months once it's been baked and cooled thoroughly. To thaw out, leave it at room temperature for about an hour.
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📖 Recipe
Thermomix Traditional Shortbread
Our 3-ingredient shortbread is perfect to make for the festive season.
Ingredients
- 300 g plain flour
- 200 g unsalted butter, chilled and roughly chopped
- 100 g caster sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 140°C fan / 160°C conventional. Grease and line a 20 cm square tin with baking paper.
- Place the flour, butter and sugar into the Thermomix bowl. Mix for 12 sec/speed 6. Knead for 30 sec/dough setting. The mixture will look crumbly, like breadcrumbs, but should hold together when pressed.
- Tip the mixture into the prepared tin. Press down firmly and evenly with the back of a spoon until smooth.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden.
- Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then lightly score into squares or fingers with a sharp knife. (so the lines are clean)
- Leave to cool completely in the tin (about 1 hour) then cut through along the score lines
- Remove from the tin and serve.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 15 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 194Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 2mgCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 1gSugar: 7gProtein: 2g
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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