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Friday, January 7, 2011

Christmas Treats

Rum balls, Scottish Shortbread and Fruit Tarts 



Shortbread

Ingredients 
  • 250g butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup icing sugar, sifted
  • 1, 2/3 cup plain flour
  • 1/4 cup rice flour
Method
1.Cream butter and icing sugar in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
2.Sift in flours and mix until well combined with a wooden spoon.
3.Press dough into  a ball and knead lightly until smooth.
4.Roll out mixture and cut into desired shape, sprinkle with sugar if desired.
5.Bake in a preheated oven at 140'C for 35-40 min, or until set and browned.
6. Cool on tray for 2-3 min before transferring to a wire cake rack. Store in an airtight container.

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