Let’s talk about shortbread

Shortbread derives from Scotland. It is usually made with three simple ingredients: sugar, butter, and flour. To be more specific, one part sugar, two parts butter, and one part flour.

Shortbread is a thick, denser cookie with a buttery richness and melts in your mouth like no other.

You may be wondering if there is a difference between shortbread and butter cookies and there definitely is a difference.

Shortbread cookies have a higher ratio of butter to flour. While butter cookies still contain a high amount of butter, the amount of flour and sugar is increased, which allows them to hold their shape better than shortbread.

Shortbread can be served as cookies or bars.

Some recipes call for vegetable shortening. These shortbread cookies have a crunchy texture instead of the smooth texture you get when butter is used in the recipe.

You can enjoy your shortbread with tea, as it is traditionally enjoyed, or you can serve them alongside coffee or milk.

If you enjoy spicing things up a bit, try these additives in your shortbread to create a unique flavor:

Herbs: Rosemary, thyme, mint, lavender, cinnamon, ginger, or cloves