Shortbread - The delicious snack (not only) from Scotland

This is what you can expect in our article on the topic Shortbread :

• What is shortbread and why is it so irresistible?
• Scottish or Irish shortbread – what are the differences?
• Millionaires Shortbread – more than just a chocolate bar
• Can shortbread be gluten-free or vegan?

Whether classic Scottish Shortbread, Irish Shortbread or even extravagant Millionaires Shortbread – authentic shortbread is a delicacy when it comes to British culinary delights with fans far beyond the coasts Great Britain and beyond the borders of the former empire. But what is it that concerns us in this rather simple snack simply makes your mouth water and ensures that a new packet of shortbread biscuits is suddenly empty as if by magic?

What is shortbread and why is it so irresistible?

Scottish Shortbread is the classic British biscuit par excellence. Not only the Scots, but also the English from other parts of the United Kingdom like to eat this delicacy made from shortcrust pastry Breakfast or Afternoon Tea The key to the uniquely crumbly texture of this English classic is butter and Baking powder , which makes the biscuit so uniquely tender that it literally melts in your mouth. For the typical Scottish taste, the butter together with Flour and Sugar in a ratio of 2:3:1 and some baking powder and Salt mixed – no more ingredients are needed. The classic is the Shortbreadfingers , but also thin bars (usually held together by a thin layer of creamy cream ) or shortbread cookies (eg round or heart-shaped) are part of the versatile appearance of this delicacy. If you want to convince yourself of the variety and unique taste of real British shortbread, then simply browse through our range of varieties of Dean's Shortbread . Whether classic sweet or with notes of lemon or Coffee , here gourmets and those with a sweet tooth are guaranteed to get their money's worth.

If you prefer a classic Scottish version, English variant who want to try the taste and crumbly texture of the classic Scottish Shortbread with a touch fresh ginger combined, you should Grantham Gingerbread Cookies from Hawkens Gingerbread At Hawkens, these delicacies are prepared England's oldest biscuit recipe baked and convince us with their unique combination of delicious flavors.

Scottish or Irish shortbread – what are the differences?

Scottish Shortbread may be the most well-known variant of the classic British shortbread biscuits, but if you have acquired a taste for it, you should not miss out on trying the Irish variant As already mentioned, perhaps the most important ingredient of the classic Scottish Shortbread is the butter and Irish butter plays in a league of its own. But it is not only in terms of taste that the Irish Shortbread some surprises. Compared to British shortbread, the Irish use significantly more less baking powder , which makes the pastry significantly firmer than the crumbly Scottish Shortbread.

If you want to try this typical Irish delicacy yourself, then you should choose from our range of shortbread biscuits from Lismore Cookie Company , such as the All Butter Irish Shortbread . In addition to the classic version with the typical taste of Irish butter, the baking artists of Lismore like to refine the shortbread biscuits with local ingredients from the Irish coast for taste masterpieces such as Irish Digestive With Wild Atlantic Sea Salt or Caraway With Irish Seaweed .

Millionaires Shortbread – more than just a chocolate bar

Are you a fan of the unique taste blend of crumbly biscuit , creamy caramel and aromatic Chocolate ? Then you must Millionaires Shortbread You definitely have to try it. Similar to some chocolate bars The fresh shortbread for this treat is covered with a thick layer of sweet caramel (similar to the sweet dessert sauces from Joe & Seph's toffee or caramel based) and topped with another layer of aromatic chocolate, like the delicious creations of Guittard Chocolate Company . The pastries are then cooled so that the 2 coatings  form clearly defined layers and are served at room temperature or slightly chilled from the fridge for a little extra crunch with tea and coffee (or just as a small snack between meals). Unlike similar products from the chocolate bar shelf in the supermarket, however, classic Millionaires Shortbreadfingers are made with not skimping and the sweet extras can be added to homemade versions in thickness in no way inferior to the shortbread base. An exquisite snack without necessarily costing a lot.

Can shortbread be gluten-free or vegan?

Next to butter and baking powder is a main ingredient of the legendary Scottish Shortbread and also of the Irish Shortbread the classic Wheat flour . But we have good news for all our nutrition-conscious readers: the classic taste of Scottish Shortbread is also gluten-free . If you want to try out the relatively simple recipe for classic shortbread fingers yourself, you only need 5 ingredients : wheat flour, butter, sugar, baking powder and salt. For the gluten-free version, simply replace the classic wheat flour with rice or potato flour .

And also vegans You don’t have to miss out on the taste of classic shortbread. butter in the classic recipes, especially in Irish Shortbread , an indispensable part for the traditional taste of shortbread biscuits, but there are alternatives for modern variations. Instead of butter, simply use vegan margarine . To balance the depth of taste, we recommend adding fresh accents, e.g. lemon for a taste experience that is in no way inferior to the classic.

If your mouth is watering now, then just try this classics of English cuisine or use our wide range of perfectly baked shortbread cookies from classic Scottish shortbread from Dean's Shortbread to unusual variations of Irish Shortbread from Lismore Food Company .