Description
Delightful biscuits from Ted Lasso’s world showcase buttery British charm with simple ingredients. Sweet treats will charm guests and bring small-screen magic to kitchen counters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened to 65 to 67 degrees Fahrenheit (18 to 19 degrees Celsius)
- 2 cups (284 grams) all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup (132 grams) granulated sugar, plus more for sprinkling
- 1 tsp (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
- ¾ tsp (5 grams) kosher salt or sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Configure the oven to 325°F (165°C) and strategically line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, creating a 1-inch overhang for effortless extraction.
- Butter Fusion: Combine softened butter, granulated sugar, pure vanilla extract, and salt in a mixing bowl. Employ an electric mixer, transitioning from low to medium speed, transforming the mixture into a silky, homogeneous cream.
- Flour Integration: Gradually fold all-purpose flour into the butter cream, mixing on low speed until the dough achieves a delicate, crumbly consistency. Maintain a light touch to preserve the dough’s structural integrity.
- Dough Arrangement: Carefully transfer the fragile dough into the prepared pan, using a spatula to distribute it uniformly. Gently press to create an even layer, then smooth the surface with plastic wrap.
- Surface Perforation and Chilling: Meticulously puncture the dough’s surface with a fork, ensuring even baking and classic shortbread aesthetics. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to solidify the butter and enhance textural complexity.
- Baking Transformation: Position the chilled pan in the preheated oven, baking for 30-35 minutes until the edges develop a rich, golden-brown hue.
- Cooling and Portioning: After removing from the oven, allow the biscuits to rest for 5 minutes, then slice into precise rectangular segments while still warm.
- Final Presentation: Allow the biscuits to cool completely within the pan, then elegantly extract them using the parchment paper overhang, revealing perfectly crafted shortbread delicacies.
Notes
- Butter Temperature Matters: Ensure butter is softened at room temperature but not melting, creating the perfect creamy base for delicate, melt-in-your-mouth biscuits.
- Mixing Technique is Key: Use low-speed mixing to prevent overworking the dough, which can make shortbread tough and lose its signature crumbly texture.
- Chilling is Crucial: The 30-minute refrigeration step is essential for developing rich flavor and achieving the classic shortbread consistency.
- Precision in Baking: Watch the edges carefully during baking; golden-brown indicates perfect doneness without burning the delicate shortbread.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 19
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 0.2 g
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg