Margarine - you can use margarine in place of the butter here, but I just don't find the texture or flavour the same. But the recipe will still work. a b c d e Mariani, John F. (2014-02-04). Encyclopedia of American Food and Drink. Bloomsbury Publishing USA. p.1034. ISBN 978-1-62040-161-3.

Shortbread is generally associated with and originated in Scotland, but due to its popularity it is also made in the rest of the United Kingdom, and similar biscuits are also made in Denmark, Ireland and Sweden. The Scottish version is the best-known, and is widely exported.one large circle, which is divided into segments as soon as it is taken out of the oven ( petticoat tails, which may have been named from the French petits cotés, a pointed biscuit eaten with wine, or petites gastelles, the old French term for little cakes. This term may also reference the shape of a petticoat [3]); Davidson, Alan (2014-08-21). The Oxford Companion to Food. Oxford University Press. p.349. ISBN 978-0-19-104072-6. Shortbread originated in Scotland. [1] [2] Although it was prepared during much of the 12th century, and probably benefited from cultural exchange with French pastry chefs during the Auld Alliance between France and Scotland, [3] the refinement of shortbread is popularly credited to Mary, Queen of Scots in the 16th century. [4] Despite the enduring popular association, evidence for any connection between Mary and shortbread's origin is sparse. [5] Orange - add the zest of an orange to the shortbread mix before baking and add a tablespoon of orange juice to the caramel while it bakes.

Sieve the plain flour + powdered milk( or the corn flour or rice flour) into the bowl and mix thoroughly until well incorporated. In the UK tax code, shortbread is taxed as a flour confection (baked good) rather than as a common biscuit. [3] See also [ edit ] Triangular wedges of shortbread became known as "petticoat tails", and this form of shortbread has become particularly associated with Mary, Queen of Scots. [6] It has been suggested that a French term for the wedges of shortbread was petits gâteaux or petites gatelles – little cakes, and this became "petticoat tails". It is now thought the Scots term derives from the decorated round edge of the segments which resemble petticoats. [7] What makes white chocolate millionaire shortbread so great is that it holds up really well in the fridge or freezer. And it stores well at room temperature for a couple of days. a b Clarkson, Janet (2015-04-01). "Shortcake". The Oxford Companion to Sugar and Sweets. Oxford University Press. p.1093. ISBN 978-0-19-931362-4.Let the tray sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before slicing to make sure that they cut cleanly. Spices and ingredients such as almonds may be added. [3] Shapes [ edit ] Shortbread fingers and petticoat tails In a food processor or by hand make the shortbread by mixing the sugar and flour together and rubbing in the butter. If you're using a food processor be sure to use the pulse setting so the shortbread dough doesn't overmix. The dough will be crumbly and look like breadcrumbs.

Hi, I'm Deborah! A Cordon Bleu graduate with more than 10 years of restaurant cooking experience. I now focus on helping you create easy, delicious and healthy(ish) budget recipes from scratch using only Aldi ingredients. Welcome to my virtual kitchen! Millionaire's shortbread, also called caramel squares, is a modern variation, in which shortbread is topped with caramel and chocolate. [17] Cultural associations [ edit ]If you know how to make the recipe fit a certain diet, let the reader know here. Don't fake it - only provide guidance on topics you have actual experience with.