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 made 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 occupies us in this rather simple snack simply makes your mouth water and ensures that a new pack 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 have this delicacy made from shortcrust pastry as a Breakfast or afternoon tea The key to the uniquely tender 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 other ingredients are needed. The classic is the Shortbreadfingers , but also thin tablets (usually held together by a thin layer of creamy cream ) or Shortbread cookies (e.g. round or heart-shaped) are part of the versatile appearance of this delicacy. If you want to experience the variety and unique taste of genuine British shortbread for yourself, then simply browse through our range of varieties of Dean's Shortbread . Whether classic sweet or with notes of lemon or Coffee , gourmets and those with a sweet tooth are guaranteed to get their money's worth here.
If you prefer the classic Scottish version, English version that combines the taste and crumbly texture of classic Scottish Shortbread with a touch fresh ginger combined, you should Grantham Gingerbread Cookies from Hawkens Gingerbread At Hawkens, these delicacies are England's oldest biscuit recipe baked and convince us with their unique combination of delicious flavors.
Scottish or Irish shortbread – what are the differences?
Although Scottish Shortbread may be the most well-known variation of the classic British shortbread biscuits, if you have acquired a taste for it, you should not miss 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 in store. Compared to British shortbread, the Irish use significantly more less baking powder , which makes the pastry significantly firmer than the crumbly Scottish shortbread.
Can shortbread be made 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 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, for example, from lemon for a taste experience that is in no way inferior to the classic.
If your mouth is watering now, then just try this yourself Classics of English cuisine or use our wide range of perfectly baked shortbread biscuits from classic Scottish shortbread from Dean's Shortbread to Hawkens Gingerbread
