ORANGE SHORTBREAD

Buttery shortbread is an essential Christmas classic. Great for entertaining and gifting, the hint of festive orange makes these very moreish.

Prep:
15 mins prep time + resting time
Cook:
30 mins
Serves:
Makes approx.40

Ingredients

1 pack (225g) Lewis Road Creamery 10 Star butter, room temperature

125g sugar, plus extra for sprinkling over at the end

Grated zest of 1 orange

1 tsp orange blossom water (optional)

325g plain flour

Method

In a stand mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and creamy, then add the orange zest and orange blossom water (if using). Sift in the flour, then knead lightly until the dough comes together. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 160°C.

Roll out the dough on a lightly floured bench to 5mm. Use your preferred cutters to cut into shapes, re-rolling the dough scraps until it’s all used up. Put onto a baking tray, sprinkle the tops with sugar, and bake in the middle of the oven for approximately 30 minutes. Cool on a baking rack. Store in an airtight container.