Traditional Scottish Shortbread (with a twist) I Prepared At Balmoral Castle For The Queen

Shortbread is one of the easiest recipes to make at home and it tastes mouthwateringly (is that a word?) delicious. here's the recipe I made for The Royal Family for private afternoon teas and large garden parties.
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[@krystlejade9126]

I made this today with the following substitutions: vanilla extract for paste, and I rolled mine into a log and sliced it into individual cookies since I don't have a mould. It was the BEST shortbread recipe I've ever tried. My family devoured them.

[@caseyslove]

Could you please direct me to the specific recipe. In his video he doesn’t provide quantities of any of the ingredients. Thank you.

[@tracyruth4247]

@@caseyslove if you watch the video it comes up on the screen

[@realnurse2696]

I was wondering if vanilla extract could be substituted for the paste. May I ask how much you used?

[@glassapple5903]

Word of caution: Never watch this when you’re hungry

[@MC-oi2pb]

that's a paradox, watching this will make you hungry

[@jenniferwellman5311]

Glass Apple Too late....lol 😂😂😂😂

[@alarahalbach8665]

@@jenniferwellman5311 😂😂😂👍

[@play2win510]

edhunley Flour: 2 cups Butter: 9 oz/ 2 sticks Granulated sugar: 1 cup Cornstarch: 1 cup Pinch or so of salt Vanilla paste (didn’t specify how much). (It was at the start of the video)

[@jwillisbarrie]

@@play2win510 Thanks for posting recipe - I like to have recipe both with online video and in the book. That way it is available in both places.

[@kamanama3671]

I didn’t realize I was making traditional Scottish shortbread. It is the single most delicious thing in the entire planet. Simply delicious

[@simonegacia4429]

How much vanilla paste do you use?

[@lindaberg1695]

Yes, the cornstarch makes the shortbread so light and airy, it's truly melt in your mouth....

[@lindaberg1695]

@@simonegacia4429 Not sure about the paste but I would substitute a teaspoon of pure vanilla extract....

[@Frances6889]

I use 1 tsp vanilla extract to the butter and stir first before add in dry ingredients.

[@macdonaldblind]

😢😮 Mania time this recipe seems so much easier than the one that I've been doing

[@introvertairways]

You know it’s going to be a good video when you see him trying to put a coat on a toy corgi

[@gailmitchell8147]

Winston isn’t a toy , where did you get the idea . Lol . Don’t you love him .

[@tmalfieri1]

Bwwaahaa!

[@Livinonsunshine]

@@gailmitchell8147 toy size maybe

[@andrewevanjohn1482]

This is perfect in every way. Not only is this a cooking show by a Queen’s Chef, but it’s honed down to the brutality of the catering cooking world. No nonsense. Use a chefs knife to score a pastry. Use a spoon to distribute sugar. And there’s a puppet Corgi. Don’t change a thing!

[@rdpcl]

My mother taught me to substitute 1 cup of cornstarch in every 4 cups (1 kilo) of flour for non-bread doughs to make them lighter.

[@cute_canadian_redhead6747]

would this work for pie crusts as well?

[@DBSSTEELER]

D-Mac, You are killing me with the stuffed corgi.

[@heartbreakmanNo1]

Yo dat stuffed corgi is cursed bruh :y

[@deetsdaily]

For anyone looking for ingredients, this is my understanding of it: (1 cup) 225g plain flour (1 cup) 225g butter (half cup) 115g sugar (icing or granulated) (Half cup) 115g cornflour One tsp salt One to two tsp vanilla paste or essence

[@max-no5wq]

I‘m late to the party, but instead of cornflour, i think they meant cornstarch?

[@deetsdaily]

@@max-no5wq It's called "cornstarch" in US and "cornflour" in UK :)

[@max-no5wq]

@@deetsdailythanx! i didn‘t know that. netflix-english it is 😅

[@nancygignac-terry3497]

What temp and how long would you bake it?

[@barbaracarlson1331]

Can you show the measurements not in grams please?

[@carolynahaught7005]

Just made this as I didn’t want to pay$5.99 for walkers. It does melt in your mouth. Will make this from now on

[@thisishouston1]

My grandfather was a baker, born in Scotland... Scotch Shortbread was always a tradition in our family (San Francisco Bay Area) around the Christmas Holiday... We always looked forward to getting our cookies... Grandpa Jim had his own "thistle" mold which still resides in the family... Thank You Chef! Seeing all that shortbread..warms my heart!

[@marvigom]

WONDERFUL !

[@marshjj3788]

Good stuff come visit Scotland some time

[@eileenbialorke4347]

I'll try it. Thanks

[@CharlotteFairchild]

If you have time, look at the Isle of Skye descendants on “Pea River Presbyterian Church playlist 200th Anniversary” the Mother church is Mt. Camel in North Carolina. It will be 250 years in 2026, started with the new country.

[@lynclarke6184]

Scotch is whiskey. Scottish is something originating in Scotland. Example - people are Scots (n) Scottish (adjective)

[@ceramicsky14]

I love seeing how happy you are to cook! Chefs are always so stern and matter-of-fact when it comes to cooking. You use simple ingredients that emphasis their qualities, rather than throwing tons of needless ingredients in. I always smile when I saw how excited you are about showing us these recipes!

[@georgecampbell6695]

There's absolutely nothing wrong with being matter-of-fact at all, the world would be a much better place overall in fact if it was more matter-of-fact. The day when people with a comment like yours takes a critique of people for being matter-of-fact is a clear sign of a society in decline.

[@marinacoertze8622]

Oh my goodness!! Are you spying on me? I was just stuffing Walker's Shortbread into my mouth when this video appeared on my KZbin feed!! No excuses!! I HAVE to make this!! Love, love, love shortbread ....and your channel, vids and of course... the corgi!!🐶❤🥧 Keep rocking, Chef!!

[@geoffdundee]

Marina Coertze ..... Walkers is sortoff okay but tastes awful compared to homemade shortbread.........You must make your own as its so easy and absolutely delicious.

[@happydays3678]

🤣🤣🤣

[@lindaberg1695]

This recipe is the one I use, but without the vanilla (until my next batch that is). I've also had the Walkers and believe me, this Balmoral recipe is FAR superior!

[@you2449]

This channel feels like I've walked through a secret doorway into a magical (and tasty) long forgotten land.

[@marvigom]

Greta!

[@marvigom]

I mean GREAT !

[@Ddgi-u73]

There is something therapeutic about watching Darren happily eat piece of shortbread while talking to a Corgi plush.

[@georgecampbell6695]

Very weird, you shouldn't be doing that, very rude and creepy to stare at people eating.

[@Ddgi-u73]

@@georgecampbell6695 xD

[@mayhembeading3737]

I think if we asked an etiquette professional, we would be given the answer that "this is an absolutely correct thing to do". My eldest son brings his minecraft sheep into the kitchen to "assist" me. (My son is in his mid-20's, and it started as a prank but has become the norm for most kitchen work. Lol. Her name is Emily and she's a professional at baking. Not so good on frying. Never caught anything on fire but did singe her eyelashes once.)

[@lauraannbrooks3810]

You maintain the sweet history and memory of the Queen...I hope that the royal family finds it in their heart to save these videos for the grand -children as they grow up. Lovely.

[@adiscourse9489]

8 ozs - 2 cups flour 8 ozs - 2 sticks butter 4 ozs - 1 cup sugar, either granulated or powdered 4 ozs - 1 cup cornstarch Bit of salt Bit of vanilla bean paste

[@Christise1]

Thank you Adaptive D!🧡❤️💛

[@starzz_0213]

Thanks a lot! 🙃

[@thecook8964]

Started rubbing in cold butter like for biscuits. Thought two cups of flour was too much, but persevered. Finally got a dough that was malleable. Next time will rub in more softer butter. Bought wooden mold on eBay. Was amazed at how easy it was to get out of the mold by flouring, but turned it out on parchment tray, not in my hand. Thanx for recipe, his demo was sketchy in places.

[@juliettehacquebord5072]

350 Fahrenheit for about 20 mins

[@jwillisbarrie]

Thanks for posting recipe - when watching video it is nice to have recipe handy with the video. One can always get the cookbook out. Nice to have recipe in both places. Good for planning.

[@dottiee1596]

Chef, did you name that adorable little stuffed corgi. Let me tell you a secret, if you merch it, we will buy! How about “ Dallas McGrady” instead of the others?! Or “ Cheffie” cheers 🇺🇸🇬🇧❤️

[@cute_canadian_redhead6747]

the Corgi's name is Winston!

[@alisonruiz4773]

Just started seeing you since Queen Elizabeth's funeral on KZbin, first on Delish and then your channel. My siblings and I watched Graham Kerr with envy after elementary school too! Your shortbread recipe is the same my mom made minus the vanilla paste...and your descriptions of Balmoral Castle visits and the amazing ingredients you had available there have pulled my imagination out of a dry spell, for sure. You bet I subscribed!

[@inamoore4536]

I remember Graham Kerr. He was known in the US as the "Galloping Gourmet"

[@lorrainegunn4111]

​@@inamoore4536 we love watching the Galloping Gourmet after school, also, he filmed his shows in OTTAWA, Ontario, Canada, at that time. (1960's) If you ever get a chance to see "The Urban Peasant" ( James Barber) you would like him too. He was using his rasp, to grate lemon zest etc. WAY BEFORE ANYONE -- so he MAILED A RASP, WITH HIS INSTRUCTIONS included to just about every famous chef in North America -- soon everyone adapted that tool for lemon zest, garlic, and Parmisan cheese. (I watched him from 1976, to 2000) 🍁

[@aieshakhan6940]

Hey Darren, Could you please show us how you used to make a traditional English breakfast for the Queen/royal family?

[@chriswebb2359]

Easy it's a bottle if champagne

[@e.conboy4286]

@@chriswebb2359 Ha! Ha!

[@beatrizfernandes4695]

probably bacon and eggs with tomatoes mushrooms and black pudding, some cheese,bread butter and some freshly pressed fruit juices

[@db7610]

@@beatrizfernandes4695 Cheese? Wtf.

[@Whippy99]

It’s well known the Her late Majesty The Queen ate a very simple breakfast. And she served herself! 😊

[@play2win510]

Ingredients: Flour: 2 cups Butter: 9 oz/ 2 sticks Granulated sugar: 1 cup Cornstarch: 1 cup Pinch or so of salt Vanilla paste (didn’t specify how much and if anyone could tell me how much, I’d be grateful)

[@ashleighjaimaosborne3966]

Play 2 Win best guess would be .5-1 tsp vanilla. 😊🇨🇦

[@mrsfolkartist76]

Thank you, but where did you get the recipe from?

[@play2win510]

Lorraine B it was at the start of the video :)

[@play2win510]

Ashleigh Jaima Osborne thanks

[@lissaestes7017]

At 350 for about 20 minutes...

[@gerardvila4685]

I make it 2 cups flour, 1 cup cornstarch, 2 sticks of butter, 1 cup sugar, optional vanilla. Had to go over the video several times it was flashed so fast.

[@chanate2]

I made this today. First of all, my house smelled fabulous during the baking. Sigh - just heaven. I was never able to get the ingredients past the breadcrumb stage, it never was able to be worked into the dough even after quite a while of working it. So, I just popped it onto a parchment-lined quarter sheet pan and pressed the dough down with a flat bottomed measuring cup. Docked it with a fork and scored it as Darren said to do. Baked at 350 degrees for 30 minutes and removed the most delicately gold pan of gloriousness. My brother stopped by and I asked him if he would like a piece. He said "it looks kind of plain", then he took a bite. He asked for more. Folks, you've got to save this recipe and try it. Thank you Darren!

[@drfranklippenheimer8743]

Neat! How could anybody actually down-vote this happy video?

[@thornbird6768]

Scottish shortbread is the best ❤ as is Scottish salmon and Scottish raspberries . No wonder the late Queen and Prince Philip loved it so much there

[@sandyb7678]

And Scottish beef. And their Scottish prawns, that they won't sell to us English LOL, well I'm half Welsh, so maybe they might sell some to me LOL 🤣 But yes, they do indeed have the best shortbread. Loved the story about the no-tax!

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

Balmoral Castle? That’s within Cairngorms National Park! Scotland is so beautiful

[@staceye2851]

My dream of being a french pastry chef was smashed by my middle school home ec teacher who pointed out my hands in the dead of winter are like two small furnaces. *whimpering*

[@lauraandrews1676]

I have hot hands too, but you can still make pastry! Just make sure your butter is cold and don't handle the dough too long.

[@bcaye]

Two words-pastry cutter.

[@markw-s5734]

I love how the vanilla paste magically made it into the dough. 😀Definitely going to try and make this. Can’t wait to get your cookbook!

[@kazmeisterkometh122]

Hahahaa.... I watched it thrice🧐

[@sandyb7678]

yes, when does it get added, dear chef? LOL 👨‍🍳 & does he use icing sugar, is that what he is calling powdered sugar?@@kazmeisterkometh122

[@kazmeisterkometh122]

​@@sandyb7678 he does say granulated or powdered sugar and from what I could see he probably used powdered sugar here. From what little I know, sometimes icing sugar could contain cornflour or cornstarch. So unless you are sure, you would mess up your ratios. I have made this a number of times with granulated sugar and they have turned out brilliant. Will try powdering it the next time. Good luck!

[@Indyshooter]

When i first tried real Scottish Shortbread, i almost cried out of happiness.) Thanks for reminding about them. Absolutely gonna make some.)

[@rhondacrosswhite8048]

I’m still nibbling on the batch I made the other day. MUST use really good butter!

[@Indyshooter]

@@rhondacrosswhite8048 yes, good butter is an essential thing. Learned it hard way 😅

[@laurenbray8314]

@@rhondacrosswhite8048 Right. With such a simple recipe the quality of the ingredients makes all the difference.

[@bcaye]

Kerrygold.

[@aliciah8041]

Please please make chocolate biscuit cake!! Thanks!!!

[@praxilla9991]

Came back to tell you that I made the shortbread. I didn't have a big mold, but had cookie size molds that I could press and also made a few with cookie cutters. Magnificent! Thank you for sharing this one! XOXO

[@jadakowers590]

I’m going to try making these for Christmas. 2 Cups Flour 1 Cup Butter 1 Cup Cornstarch 1 Cup sugar either granulated or powdered Pinch of salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla paste* Mix everything but the vanilla together with your hands until it is crumbly. Then add the vanilla and give it a bit more mixing. Either roll out and cut with cookie cutters or take a portion of the dough and put into a floured shortbread mold and level off the top . Turn out dough in mold onto cookie sheet covered in parchment paper. Use a fork to pierce the top of the shortbread. Bake in a 350 degrees oven for about 20 minutes Take the shortbread out of the oven. If the mold was used score the shortbread into wedges by cutting with a knife 1/3 of the way through. Sprinkle with sugar. Let cool one hour and bend the shortbread so that it breaks into wedges. Enjoy it! *Another commenter said that they used 1 teaspoon vanilla paste. Online the substitution for vanilla ectract to vanilla paste was 1:1. That is how I came up with my measurement. I want to use a new cookie cutter that I have. Please wish me good luck, everybody!

[@barbaracarlson1331]

How did they turn out?

[@jadakowers590]

Thanks for posting the recipe!

[@mudassarahc]

Thanks for posting the recipe..

[@backyardgrillmaster2910]

He and that toy dog kill me every time. 😇😇😇😇 I wonder how many people bought a Corgi stuff animal dog? with 65,000 people on this KZbin channel.

[@lesliecas2695]

Such a rapport the two of them have!

[@rainkatt]

👍

[@1vtmom966]

Looks scrumptious! I might choose Lady Grey But Earl Grey is delicious too. Thanks for the instructions! (PS: The stuffed Corgi is adorable!)

[@rainkatt]

It was the Corgi at the beginning that sold me!! I own 2 lovely Corgis, Toby McNubbins and Maximillian Fancypants I have 2 molds, will be making this soon!

[@CP2468]

Made these yesterday and after one bite, I made sure to save the recipe so that I never lose it! It's the only one I'll ever use. Absolutely GORGEOUS. Buttery, melt-in-the-mouth amazingness. 10/10

[@Debadpow]

What recipe did you use? The one in the video or the one of the ones in the comments??

[@CP2468]

@@Debadpow his recipe!

[@gatherthesenses]

I made this today, after watching this video last night. I've only ever bought shortbread, and thought i could never bake it myself. I was wrong. It was a great success, and is absolutely delicious! One batch with mini chocolate chips, and one with chopped cranberries, walnuts and orange zest. I'm so happy!

[@emiliamartucci8291]

Please tell us how much salt and how much vanilla paste. Also 1 cup of flour is 5.1 ounces not 4 ounces so which measurement should we trust? How thickly should this be rolled out? Thank you for your reply.

[@johnkelly1928]

Emilia, You have my sympathy because I have the same questions and there does not seem to be an answer.

[@rebeccaberg6677]

Maybe if the flour is sifted it would be 4 oz 🤷‍♀️

[@emiliamartucci8291]

@@rebeccaberg6677 Julia Usher - 1 cup of flour is 5.1 oz - Kenji Alt - 1 cup is 5 oz. - Rose Levy Bernbaum - 1 cup is 5 0z and in one of the 15 Julia Child books that I have - 1 cup is 5 oz. When baking, I weigh every cup of flour that I carefully measure just to see how often I get to the 5.1 oz. This is a curiosity of mine so I do it. I get to 5.1 oz about 40% of the time. I once called the major flour companies and asked them how many grams per cup their flour weighed. Their answers were ALL over the place. There is nothing more ridiculous then American /British cup measurements. I have resolved to not buy another cookbook that does not give me weight measurements. Not to mention that all the "cup" measurements that we buy are all probably made in China and are they all made to the same exact specification??????

[@MrScottie68]

If you lightly spoon the flour into a measuring cup and level it off, there is little need to weigh it.

[@emiliamartucci8291]

@@MrScottie68 Thank you for your reply and trying to help. Out of curiosity, I weigh every cup of flour when baking to see how frequently I get the same weight. The answer is about 45% of the time I get 5.1oz (which is what a famous baker that I follow -Julia Usher -says a cup of flour should weight). I have approx 75 + books on baking alone. I always check the ones that reference weight when baking, Most say a cup of flour is "5oz." Others all vary. Now, as mentioned above, out of curiosity, I always weigh that carefully measured and leveled off "cup" of flour to see how close I get to that 5oz. And, as stated, the answer is--- inconsistently. Besides the faultiness of spoon in and level off, most of these measuring cups are made in China by different manufactures which as the whole world has come to recognize are not tied to strictly high quality control standards of measurement. So the purchased cups themselves may all vary in size, Since exactness in measuring is critical in baking, it is mindful to have the same variables in ingredients so that if something goes wrong, one can figure out the variable that caused the error. Above Darren says a cup of flour is 4oz. So that is what I weighed and used but it measured far below the "one cup" cups that I have in my kitchen. A few years ago I even called three flour companies ( Pillsbury, Gold Medal and King Arthur) here in the states and asked what they considered one cup of their flour to weight. I now do not recall each one but I do recall that the answers were all different. So American measuring cups are no way to bake.

[@jewelofthesouth27]

I love this man!! His videos are such a joy ❤🇬🇧😊

[@mgtowproperties]

For some reason every time I see a British guy cooking I am reminded of Benny Hill .. Also I can’t believe it was that easy to make shortbread 👍

[@arandomhungarian1659]

Just opened a video. Saw the corgi and immediately said "That's so wholesome!"

[@martinjenkins6467]

Balmoral sounds so nice and peaceful. It's so nice the Queen got to pass Away in the serenity she loved.

[@Thinker77]

Love all your videos. I watch it with my elderly friends ( Some from England!!) We have a suggestion to show a prime rib dish or Beef Wellington ☺️ cheers! ( edit: Thank you sir for the like. As soon as I watch the first few seconds, I hit that subscribe button!)

[@kayeshearer8288]

Can you show me how to make a true Shepherd 's Pie ?

[@paosamaniego2209]

Dang, I'm hungry just by watching your videos. Corgi is also the star of your videos aside from your beautiful stories. Keep safe, Chef! You got a fan here in The Philippines. 🤗

[@michaellovetere8033]

You never fail to amaze me with your culinary skills...

[@Khamomil]

This has to be the recipe I've been waiting for all these years. Secret ingredient: corn starch that makes all the difference. A close-up of the finished shortbread would have been welcome.

[@matingarastudios]

I use rice flour instead of corn starch. It makes the most delicious, crumbly shortbread.

[@sbrunner69]

Rice flour in place of the flour or the cornstarch? Amounts? I want to try it like this with rice flour.

[@e.conboy4286]

@@matingarastudios and Scott: That’s a nice substitute. I have used coconut and almond flours, too.

[@matingarastudios]

@@sbrunner69 just substitute rice flour in the exact same amount as the cornstarch! (I think it’s 125 grams in this recipe???)

[@jenniferh.2273]

That was simpler than I thought. Such a great simple recipe. Thank you Darren, can't wait to try it!

[@malibu64]

I just want to say that I made this, and it really is as easy and delicious as it looks (not always the case but it is here!!). I decided to press it into a 8 x 8 aluminum cake pan, and then turn it upside down over onto a flat sheet pan to bake. The edges were a little messy, so if I were to do it again, I think I would just trim the very edges off so that it looks nice. It took 25 minutes at 350 in my oven. I omitted the vanilla and sugar topping since I wanted to go old school and no regrets, this was delicious! Very rich. My powdered sugar was a little bit on the old side, and I could taste the staleness a bit, so I recommend using fresh ingredients all around for this recipe.

[@cooperkauffeld8921]

☺😍 shortbread is my favorite dessert and black coffee

[@robbie_]

I don't understand why all the members of the royal family weigh less than 400lb.

[@judithghannoum9450]

I can taste it! Love shortbread and earl grey!

[@SM-ce1uy]

Flour -250 grams Butter - 226.8 g Sugar -200 g Cornstarch - 122 g Hope I got that right

[@bh5280]

Hi Darren, I love watching your videos during lockdown and I was wondering if you could possibly do a bread and butter pudding video because I’ve really tried to master it over lockdown but I’m yet to perfect it. Thank you, Brian.

[@maryhjort7318]

Love this video, especially nice now that HRH is passed. Wondering about temperature and tim8ng on the actual bake.

[@ted8831]

1:00 'melt in you mouth gorgeous delicious' 😂😃 love this guy!

[@andybaker2443]

How much vanilla bean paste my friend.

[@Cobaiiin]

Hey Darren, I love your videos so much! It's so interesting to hear about what you cooked for the Queen, Princess Diana, etc.

[@csandford6011]

You mentioned you like Greek food you mentioned you like Greek food spanakopita is the best LOL

[@gsmith2000994]

Possibility of a meet and greet when you come to Scotland?😃

[@nalinshah8611]

Pls can you give the measurements of the ingredients.Thanks

[@lindaberg1695]

This is the same recipe I've used for years but I don't add the vanilla... I roll the dough into small balls flatten with a fork and sprinkle with sugar....We call this 'Melting Shortbread' in my part of Canada....how nice to know that with the addition of the vanilla, I'll have the exact same treat as Her Majesty enjoyed at Balmoral....this recipe will now be added to my Christmas baking. Thanks!

[@Debadpow]

Seriously confused by all these measurements!!!! I slowed down the speed so I could get his measurements…and truly didn’t trust them! So I began looking at all the measurements in the comments…and there are pretty large differences in the butter/flour ratios. So frustrating…this is just “entertainment” without a solid recipe somewhere. Maybe I just missed it in one of the links.

[@StacyL.]

It must be my Scottish roots, because I'm as Yankee as they come, but instinct tells me I MUST have Scottish shortbread cookies at tea at 4pm; and I DO.

[@antz1975]

I love your videos, keep it up Darren

[@stoickovsevilla3047]

I love your stories Darren about all your experiences they are like a Gem and that Corgi sitting scene was the best!!!

[@AugustDeb]

What kind of sugar is on the top after it is baked? How much vanilla paste? He never gives all the information you need...

[@mariarita5277]

Sensacional essa forma com o emblema da Escócia. E a receita é uma delícia! 😃😃😃👍👍👍

[@maggienavarro2649]

How can I contact you to go to Balmoral? It’s for two people, please! Shortbread is one of my favourite biscuits!

[@sallyharris4516]

I've been looking for an easy shortbread recipe. I came across this and I HAVE to get the mold! Thank you!

[@lurklingX]

i woulda liked a closeup of the final product tho. or even a closeup during part of the scoring. (otherwise great vid!)

[@kitanisthe]

Going to give it a try.. but one thing I did not hear or see you do is state how much salt and how much vanilla paste you used.. Just courious

[@terryleerose]

Yes. Sadly no mention on how much vanilla bean paste 😞

[@MrScottie68]

@@terryleerose 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste and a pinch of salt if using salted butter

[@invictuslibertas6322]

Yum-o. My butt gained 10 pounds watching this.

[@Unkn0wnGuy]

I got you're book and trying some recipes out soon, can't wait! I didn't see the creamy chicken bake in there, is it in your first/older cookbook? Thanks!

[@julejustjule]

OMG I love shortbread! I can't wait to try it with cornstarch. This may just save an isolated Christmas this year. 💖 from Canada.

[@peggyt1243]

Every 5 or 10 years or so at Christmas, I make shortbread cookies. This year it is going to be after Christmas due to covid and I have invited to my 2 year old grandson to make cookies with me. He will have fun putting walnuts and red and green cherries on top.

[@dwightmaciv4789]

Wonder when Darren is going to make a statement about the queen passing seems a bit weird

[@franm.k.5832]

Beautiful video. I remember visiting my Scottish grandma when I was a kid. We went to the bakery and got Millionaire Shortbread and Baps. Yum I thought I was in heaven! Sally Lunn bread is good too. Anyone ever heard of that? We used to get that at school lunch in Kentucky

[@TrishGolden]

I had no idea that that is a shortbread press. I have one of those, I was thinking it was just a decoration.

[@mohammarfareeq1019]

As always, an absolute pleasure watching your videos, I'm definitely going to give that shortbread a try

[@Kiwi403]

Well, I'm confused. It says "here's the recipe I made" but there is no recipe anywhere.

[@AAmorais]

I'm looking everywhere too. It would be nice if he post it here. Anyone?

[@anniegardner5852]

Me too. Very frustrating when they don't put it on the description.

[@ShakeMyWay]

We loved this shortbread. I have a metal mold, so I baked it in the pan. We used fiori di Sicilia for the flavoring. I also sugared the back before baking and then sugared the top when it came out. Wow! I'll be gifting these for the holidays and I will make these regularly for tea time thanks for demonstrating!

[@stacylamb5607]

Perfect gift to give to all your guests to take home, to give to neighbors

[@Eyesofmars2040]

I was hoping to see a close up of the shortbread.

[@anneburton4330]

I would have appreciated the recipe as he does not mention the quantities of ingredients.

[@SuntoSet77]

Wow, I've been making varied shortbread recipes, caster sugar vs powdered , no cornstarch or with .. I'd wondered if the crumbling effect was a mistake on my part, good to know it was not. Now that youve shared the Royal Way , its the only way ! Thank you Chef !

[@graemeferguson3243]

How funny, I thought oh no the dog will eat it and then remembered it’s a toy 😂

[@FlBirdLover]

Thank you, Chef Darren! I just made this shortbread, and had no idea it was so quick, easy and delicious. It is addictive! I have 2 dough balls left over, and I'm going to save them for Christmas. Thanks again! I love your series! :)

[@kevinmcgiffin10]

Darren please where is the recipe for this shortbread ??? Please help !!!

[@lindamahrer1760]

Darren the time with you in the kitchen is wonderful. It is truly so pleasant you have such a gentle and kind manner, a great sense of humor. I love your recipes, the easy going instructions and presentation. Sir, I have enjoyed cooking shows for years- none compare to you Darren 🙂.

[@persaudwedding8660]

Flour 2 cups Butter 8 oz Sugar 1 cup Corn starch 1 cup

[@LisaSummerlin]

Your videos are my happy place. Thank you!

[@user-xp5qx8wg9x]

I didn't realize that you pop the raw dough out of the molds before baking. I've avoided molds because I assumed you either had to have a bunch or bake individually, lol. Thanks for teaching an old dog a new trick. Merry Christmas Darren!

[@georgecaron5618]

I really enjoy your royal stories and delicious recipes - Thank you so much and please continue I simply think the Royals are awesome.

[@sandravelez3493]

Can’t wait to try this recipe! I’ve been a bit obsessed in finding the best shortbread recipe lately ☺️ New subscriber 🙂

[@mistyhunley146]

Always a joy to watch you. I am not much of a sweets eater but this I cannot wait to try. Thank you for the suggestion for all the add-ins. Some how I don't think my short bread would taste the same with a trusty Corgi, maybe I should adopt one?

[@jayniebabe1]

Question for you all....or Darren - is the flour plain or self-raising? I'm all set up waiting to make this and realised it wasn't specified! Aaarrgghh!! :D Thanks

[@Darren_McGrady]

Plain

[@cherylann9781]

Shortbread is my favorite cookie type, by far. This looks delicious. Going to try the lemon zest!!

[@redwoods7370]

My Scottish grandmother made the best shortbread in the universe!

[@Amy_Stanmore]

Do you have her recipe ? 🤗

[@jampubs1]

Carolus Sorry. My Granny.

[@jhomestead8911]

fresh shortbread and an aged single malt in front of the fireplace= Heaven! Thank you Chef Darren for this shortbread recipe, will try it with the cornstarch and see it it holds up to being dunked in hot tea

[@SinghaSRO]

I absolutely love your recipe ❤ thank you for sharing