Mostly Sourdough

All things sourdough

  • Home
  • About
    • Culinary School Adventures
      • Intro to Baking & Pastry
  • Recipes
    • Breads
    • Breakfast
    • Brownies/Bars
    • Cake
      • Cupcakes
    • Candy
    • Cookies
    • Custards
    • Drinks
    • Ice Cream
    • Muffins
    • Pie
    • Savory Items
    • Scones
    • Vegan
  • Contact

Fave Shortbread Cookies

February 13, 2020 by Sophie Leave a Comment

Ahh, shortbread cookies. So simple, but so perfect.

The most tender little melt in your mouth cookie.

Sometimes all you want is a classic, delicate cookie to enjoy with tea or coffee. Shortbread cookies are exactly that.

While they are simple and low maintenance, the best way to get a really tasty shortbread is to use really good butter.

Anytime I do these, I go for a European style butter (usually can find Plugra or Kerrygold), because it has a higher fat content than American butter, leading to a much better cookie. The vanilla bean paste just gives these a little something extra (literally one of my favorite ingredients ever).

I also go back and forth about dipping them in chocolate. Sometimes I want it, sometimes I don’t. So I usually end up dipping half of them and leaving the rest unadulterated. 😛

Fave Shortbread Cookies

From Mostly Sourdough at https://mostlysourdough.com/2020/02/fave-shortbread-cookies/

https://mostlysourdough.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_9863.jpg
Yield: 24-40 cookies (depending on how you slice them)

Tender, melt in your mouth shortbread cookies.

You'll Need...

  • 1 1/3 cups (12 oz) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 1/3 cups unbleached all purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
  • 4 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped & melted (optional)
  • Flaky sea salt (optional)

Directions

  1. Prepare a 9x13 baking pan with a parchment sling (cut the parchment so that the flaps stick over the sides longways for easy removal). Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
  2. Scale out the flour, cornstarch and salt into a medium bowl and mix together with a whisk. In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter, sugar, and vanilla on medium speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Then add the flour mixture while the mixer is on low speed until it is all incorporated. Pour the dough into the baking pan, and press it down into an even layer. Using a small knife, carefully cut the dough into the shape/size you want for each cookie. You will go over these same cuts after they're baked. Chill in the freezer for about 5 minutes.
  3. Bake the cookies for 30-40 minutes until they are slightly golden. Do not wait until the pan is cooled to re-cut the cookies. Do it right after they are out of the oven to ensure they slice nicely. Carefully pull the cookies out of the pan by grabbing the flaps of parchment, and lay them on a cutting surface. Cut the cookies down the lines you already made, then transfer them to a wire cooling rack to cool. They can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days after they have been baked. If desired, dip or drizzle them with melted chocolate and top with sea salt.

Additional Notes

These are a great base recipe for any flavor! Try extracts or fresh citrus zest.

Generated with ♥︎ by Matcha Print

Easy right? But not boring.

Tasty and simple.

With Valentine’s day tomorrow, these would be a great treat to surprise your sweetie or friends with.

Or make them for yourself! No judgement here.

Filed Under: Uncategorized

« Blood Orange Upside Down Cake
Sourdough Biscuits »

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Welcome to Mostly Sourdough

About Sophie

Hi there! I'm Sophie. In this little nook of the interwebs you will find mostly recipes that incorporate sourdough and sourdough discard, as I am a true baker at heart. I also share tasty and healthy vegetarian savory dishes. … Read More

Connect!

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Search the site…

Explore Categories…

Archives

Keep in Touch!

Receive updates via email

Insta Feed

🤍 Happy Mandala Monday! Still photos of this ‘lil loaf for the #mandalamay challenge hosted by @sourdoughgram & @birdysbread. 🤍🌾✨ 
•
See my last reel for the scoring process.
•
•
•
#sourdough #sourdoughbaking #sourdoughbread #breadbosses #sourdoughbreadart #sourdoughscoring #sourdoughstarter #sourdoughshaping #bread #breadbaking #breaddesign #breadlover #breadmaking #breadscoring #wildyeast #naturally leavened #artistsoninstagram #edible #fermentation #homesteadmake @wiremonkeyshop
Still photos of my little Hedwig loaf 🤍🦉 
•
@artbreadlove & I are hosting a #myharrypottersourdough challenge for the month of May. Join us in the fun! ✨⚡️🖤🦉
•
For the 🦉 & 🌙 I used a hand cut paper stencil, and dusted with regular ap flour. Painted the ⭐️ accents with gold luster dust mixed with a bit of water. Scored with my @wiremonkeyshop Poco lame & baked in my @challengerbreadware pan.
•
•
•
#sourdough #sourdoughbaking #sourdoughbread #breadbosses #sourdoughbreadart #sourdoughscoring #bakerzlab #sourdoughstarter #sourdoughshaping #bread #breadbaking #breaddesign #breadlover #breadmaking #breadscoring #wildyeast #naturallyleavened #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #edible #fermentation #homesteadmake #harrypotter #harrypotterfan #harrypotterworld #stencil #stencilart #hedwig #snowyowl
Still photos of this mandala loaf for #mandalamay Still photos of this mandala loaf for #mandalamay hosted by @sourdoughgram & @birdysbread. 🌻🌾
•
On another note, anyone else use clothes as photography props? 😅 This thrifted free people dress seemed like the right backdrop for this ‘lil floral mandala loaf 🍞🌻
•
•
•
#sourdough #sourdoughbaking #sourdoughbread #breadbosses #sourdoughbreadart #sourdoughscoring #sourdoughstarter #sourdoughshaping #bread #breadbaking #breaddesign #breadlover #breadmaking #breadscoring #wildyeast #naturally leavened #artistsoninstagram #edible #fermentation #homesteadmake @wiremonkeyshop
“I don’t go looking for trouble. Trouble usual “I don’t go looking for trouble. Trouble usually finds me.” ⚡️✨🖤 
•
If you haven’t heard, @artbreadlove and I are hosting a #myharrypottersourdough challenge for the month of May. Join us in the fun and be sure to tag us in your HP bakes! 🖤
•
Painted with activated charcoal powder mixed with water, using a hand cut stencil. Scored with my @wiremonkeyshop Poco lame & baked in my @challengerbreadware pan.
•
•
•
#sourdough #sourdoughbaking #sourdoughbread #breadbosses #sourdoughbreadart #sourdoughscoring #bakerzlab #sourdoughstarter #sourdoughshaping #bread #breadbaking #breaddesign #breadlover #breadmaking #breadscoring #wildyeast #naturallyleavened #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #edible #fermentation #homesteadmake #harrypotter #harrypotterfan #harrypotterworld #stencil #stencilart
Still photos of my mandala loaf for the #mandalama Still photos of my mandala loaf for the #mandalamay challenge hosted by @sourdoughgram and @birdysbread 🤍 
•
This one reminded me of Monstera leaves, so it felt only right to include Bellatrix (my Monstera Adansonii) in the shot. Yes, all of our house plants are named after Harry Potter characters.⚡️✨🌱
•
•
•
#sourdough #sourdoughbaking #sourdoughbread #breadbosses #sourdoughbreadart #sourdoughscoring #sourdoughstarter #sourdoughshaping #bread #breadbaking #breaddesign #breadlover #breadmaking #breadscoring #wildyeast #naturally leavened #artistsoninstagram #edible #fermentation #monstera #monsteraadansonii #homesteadmake @wiremonkeyshop
“I open at the close”. My golden snitch loaf! “I open at the close”. My golden snitch loaf! I love the contrast of a dark charcoal powder loaf. ✨⚡️🖤
•
My friend @artbreadlove and I are hosting a Harry Potter theme bread challenge for the month of May. Be sure to tag us both in your bakes and use the hashtag #myharrypottersourdough 🖤✨
•
•
•
#sourdough #sourdoughbaking #sourdoughbread #breadbosses #sourdoughbreadart #sourdoughscoring #sourdoughstarter #sourdoughshaping #bread #breadbaking #breaddesign #breadlover #breadmaking #breadscoring #wildyeast #naturallyleavened #artistsoninstagram #edible #fermentation #homesteadmake #harrypotter #harrypotterfan #harrypotterworld #stencil #goldensnitch #quidditch #stencilart

Copyright © 2022 · Foodie Child Theme by Shay Bocks · Built on the Genesis Framework · Powered by WordPress