First Foot Shortbread Recipe
The tradition of first footing has led various members of my family into various escapades – but at least we always turn up on a doorstep with a tasty, home-made gift in hand!
Here’s our family’s tried and tested shortbread recipe, handed down through the generations.
My Granny’s Shortbread
- 250 grams butter
- 125 grams caster sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 250 grams plain flour
- 125 grams cornflour/rice flour or a mixture of both
- Caster Sugar
Cream together butter, sugar and salt until white and fluffy.
Sieve flours and gradually add to creamed butter and sugar until all combined.
Knead well on a surface dusted with cornflour.
Roll out to approx ¼ inch, cut out and place shortbread fingers on
lightly-greased oven tray.
Use a wooden skewer or cocktail stick to make the decorative marks
on the top of each finger.
Bake in pre-heated oven at 170°C for 25 to 30 minutes.
Sprinkle with caster sugar and transfer to a cooling tray.
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