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Scottish Shortbread with Lemon and Almond

Name: Scottish Shortbread with Lemon and Almond
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12 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

A delicate Scottish shortbread with a hint of lemon and almond.

40 minutes12 servings

Method

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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