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  • JailhouseBabe
    JailhouseBabe Posts: 1,590 Forumite
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    Thanks Penny. I didn't have much butter left, so added the last of it to one batch of the mix. I've added a couple of tablespoons of Elmea single cream to the rest of it - they're in the oven now so will update when they're cool enough to eat. :D
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  • mumzyof2
    mumzyof2 Posts: 3,343 Forumite
    anyone have a easy shortbread recipe? Its shortbread the one where i can make all diff shapes with my cutters (have a donkey cutter for kids)

    also can i use self rasing as have no plain. can i add choc chips?
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  • Penelope_Penguin
    Penelope_Penguin Posts: 17,242 Forumite
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    Hi, there! Loving the idea of donkey shortbread :j We have another thread on shortbread, so I'll add this to it.

    Penny. x
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  • Noctu
    Noctu Posts: 1,553 Forumite
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    Does anyone know how long shortbread will keep?

    I'd like to start baking it for Christmas whilst I have chance in the next couple of weeks!
  • Pink.
    Pink. Posts: 17,650 Forumite
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    Hi Noctu,

    This thread might help: Shortbread Biscuits - how long do they last?

    Pink
  • Kudox
    Kudox Posts: 429 Forumite
    Hi,
    I'm making Rosemary and Walnut Shortbread as part of Foodie gifts and am concerned they won't keep till the recipient eats them, usually recipes state they should be kept in an airtight tin. As a present thats not going to be the case so will they be ok?
    Thanks for any advice.
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  • Olliebeak
    Olliebeak Posts: 3,167 Forumite
    Can you leave them as late as possible before baking? - maybe the day before giving :confused:.
  • Kudox
    Kudox Posts: 429 Forumite
    I can with most but I need to give my sis hers on thursday as she is going away for christmas on friday.
    Maybe i'll have to tell her to put them in the fridge till she returns.
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  • spendingmad
    spendingmad Posts: 488 Forumite
    Hi All, trying to not buy biscuits/cakes etc for the kids and making them at home ... however I can not seem to make shortbread :confused:

    Twice I have made it and each time it has flattened and gone soggy.

    Using 8oz butter, 8oz plain flour, 2.5oz caster sugar. Rubbing together until it forms ball. Rolling out, cutting into pieces and putting in fridge 30minutes. Baking for 10mins at 180oC

    Has anyone got any suggestions? Do you normally bake yours traybake stylee! or cut into fingers?

    I am really frustrated as I am normally a really good cook! :mad: :mad:

    Thanks for your help x
  • Turtle
    Turtle Posts: 999 Forumite
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    Can't help I'm afraid but love shortbread so will keep an eye on this. Hope things improve.
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