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Lemon and Sesame Scottish Shortbread with Lemon and Almond

Name: Lemon and Sesame Scottish Shortbread with Lemon and Almond
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Scottish
Ingredients: 200 g unsalted butter, cold; 100 g caster sugar; 250 g plain flour; 1 tsp lemon zest; 1 tsp almond extract; 100 g sliced almonds; 1 tsp lemon zest; 1 tbsp sesame seeds

A nutty and citrusy twist with lemon zest and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for extra texture.

32 minutes8 servings

Method

Before mixing flour, add lemon zest and sesame seeds to the creamed butter and sugar, then proceed as instructed.
Preheat oven to 170°C (325°F).
In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until pale.
Mix in flour, lemon zest, and almond extract.
Press dough into a lined baking tray, top with almonds, and bake for 25 minutes.

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