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By eggman

The Very Best Shortbread

A buttery and delicious shortbread recipe from Mary Berry. The secret ingredient is semolina for that extra crunch! Finish with a sprinkle of demerara sugar.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 08:43:55 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
66
Moderate
Glycemic Load
20
High

Nutrition per serving

Calories273 kcal (14%)
Total Fat15.5 g (22%)
Carbs30.8 g (12%)
Sugars10.5 g (12%)
Protein3.2 g (6%)
Sodium2.6 mg (0%)
Fiber0.8 g (3%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 160°C/Fan 140°C/gas 3.
Step 2
Lightly grease a 30cm x 23cm roasting or traybake tin.
Step 3
Mix together the flour and semolina in a bowl or food processor. Add the butter and sugar and rub together with your fingertips until the mixture is just beginning to bind together. Knead lightly until the mixture forms a smooth dough.
Step 4
Press the dough into the prepared tin and level it with the back of a spatula or a palette knife, making sure the mixture is evenly spread. Prick all over with a fork, sprinkle over the flaked almonds if using, and chill until firm.
Step 5
Bake for about 35 minutes or until a very pale golden brown. Sprinkle with demerara sugar and leave to cool in the tin for a few minutes, then cut into 30 fingers.
Step 6
Carefully lift the fingers out of the tin with a palette knife and finish cooling on a wire rack.
Step 7
Store in an airtight tin.