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LAVENDER SHORTBREAD

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OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAI promised you the Lavender Shortbread and here it is. After the disaster of the first batch I was determined to make sure this second batch made it out of the Aga in edible form. They did thank goodness! To me lavender shortbread is a perfect example of the Auld Alliance, that bond between Scotland and France. The shortbread of Scotland and the fabulously fragrant lavender of France.

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This lavender shortbread was seriously popular and certainly didn’t last long on the plate. The dried lavender gives a really delicate floral taste, but do be careful not to overdo the quantity of lavender, if you do you will end up with a strong almost soapy taste. Believe me I have done this before and it isn’t one I wish to repeat!

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I love this lavender shortbread with a cup of tea, but these biccies are also lovely in the summer if you cut them out into smaller rounds and serve with chilled white wine. A perfect treat for a warm lazy day.

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Even now in a chilly March they are a cheery addition to the tea table and add a wee touch of spring sunshine to the day.

Enjoy!

Karon x

Lavender Shortbread

Karon
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course baking

Ingredients
 

  • 175 g/6oz plain allpurpose flour
  • pinch of salt
  • 60 g/2oz caster sugar
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried lavender
  • 115 g/4oz butter

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 150C/300F/Gas2
  • Line a baking tray with baking parchment
  • Sieve together the floour and salt into a large bowl and then add the sugar and dried lavender.
  • Now chop the butter and rub this into the dry ingredients. You want to get a breadcrumb like mixture.
  • Bring together to form a dough and if you have time wrap in clingfilm and pop into the fridge for 30 minutes to chill and make easier to roll.
  • Roll out the dough to approximately 0.5cm/1/4" and using a cookie cutter cut out your rounds, I got 15 from mine.
  • Place on the prepared baking tray and prick with a fork.
  • Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until golden on top.
  • Cool on a wire rack.
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Comments

  1. Cherry Ripe says

    March 19, 2013 at 9:51 pm

    Thank you for sharing the recipe, Karon. While it is only breakfast time here, right now I am craving for one of those lavender bikkies.
    Susan x

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  2. Karon says

    March 20, 2013 at 9:12 am

    Glad you liked this recipe, definately a nice easy one to keep the cookie jar well stocked.
    Kx

    Reply

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