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Nutrition: per slice

  • kcal188
  • fat11g
  • saturates7g
  • carbs23g
  • sugars9g
  • fibre0g
  • protein2g
  • salt0.2g
    low

Method

  • step 1

    Place the butter and 140g sugar in a food processor and whizz until smooth.

  • step 2

    Tip in both the flours and a pinch of salt, then whizz until mixture comes together.

  • step 3

    Using your hands, roughly spread the mixture out in a 20 x 30 x 4cm baking tray. Cover with cling film and smooth over until there are no wrinkles. Place in the fridge, uncooked, for at least 30 mins and up to 2 days.

  • step 4

    Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Remove cling film, then lightly mark the shortbread all over with a fork.

  • step 5

    Sprinkle with the remaining sugar, then bake for 20-25 mins.

  • step 6

    Leave to cool in the tin, then cut into 24 thin slices. Shortbread will keep in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, August 2009

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