Honey Scottish Shortbread
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
My grandmother's Scottish shortbread recipe has been transformed with a touch of honey, and honestly, it's become my favorite way to bake. The beauty of this recipe is how straightforward it is, ready in under an hour from start to finish, making it perfect for unexpected guests or a quick weekend treat. Honey not only adds a subtle warmth and natural sweetness but also contains antioxidants that make each bite feel a little bit indulgent in the best way. The buttery texture stays true to tradition while the flaky sea salt finish gives it an elegant twist that seems fancier than it actually is to make.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gbutter(softened)
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 150 ghoney(high-quality, pure)
- 300 gall-purpose flour
- 10 gsalt(fine)
- 5 gbaking powder(unopened)
- 100 gunsalted butter, for brushing
- 50 gheavy cream, for brushing
- 10 gflaky sea salt
- 50 gmuscovado sugar
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly brush with unsalted butter.
- 2
In a medium-sized bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- 3
Add the honey and mix until well combined. Add the muscovado sugar and mix until smooth.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- 5
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead a few times until it comes together. Roll out to a thickness of about 5mm (1/4 inch).
- 6
Cut into desired shapes using a cookie cutter. Place on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2cm (3/4 inch) of space between each shortbread.
- 7
Brush the tops with heavy cream and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- 8
Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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