Traditional Scottish Shortbread - Just 4 Ingredients

Traditions are the best part of the holidays and this is when I get to make my family recipe for Traditional Scottish Shortbread. Rich, tender, irresistibly buttery and wonderfully delicious, my Scottish Shortbread is made from just 4 simple ingredients. You can make it in a pretty mold or in a plain old pie dish. No matter what you use, it’s a great snack with a cup of tea or a dessert with a glass of champagne. The perfect addition to your holiday baking repertories.
=== 🍽🍸🥩 RECIPE ===
1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter (225 g)
2 cups flour (270 g)
3/4 cup confectioners sugar (115 g)
1/8 tsp salt (or less if using salted butter) (pinch)
Preheat oven to 325°F. (165°C)
Spray pan with cooking spray and set aside.
Mix all ingredients by hand, place in pan or mold.
Bake 35-45 minutes, start checking for doneness at 30 minutes.
Shortbread should be light golden.
Cool 15 minutes, cut while still warm.
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=== 📑 CHAPTERS ===
00:00 - Introduction to Scottish Shortbread
00:34 - Welcome to Let's Celebrate TV
01:10 - About Scottish Shortbread
01:35 - Shortbread Pans
03:00 - It all Starts with Butter
04:00 - Adding the Ingredients
05:18 - Mix the Ingredients
07:54 - Into the Mold
08:50 - Baking Information
09:18 - Out of the Oven
10:07 - The Reveal
10:41 - Cutting the Shortbread
12:08 - Tasting and Flavor Profile
13:18 - Credits and Video Recommendations
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Scottish Shortbread is my holiday baking tradition. What is your holiday tradition with food?

[@RoxanaKristina]

It's called "cozonac" , here in romania, it is a sweet braided bread filled with walnut and kokoa and sugar or sometimes with poppy seeds or Turkish delight. Check it out over the internet, you might want to give it a try 😉

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Sounds interesting, thanks for sharing.🍸

[@debramcfadden7564]

Both ...... my oldest son needs his Scottish shortbread & we need rolled cutouts hear in the US..... but I do wish I could get that beautiful mold you make your shortbread with!!!!! 😉

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@@debramcfadden7564 Hi Debra, mine is a Heartstone and they have been out of business for years, it was passed to me by my mother. Here are two molds from Brown Bag Pottery that I also own and work pretty well. amzn.to/3n4Mw4s and amzn.to/382hoyz

[@equineguidedlearning9308]

I am looking for the recipe... ? Thank you

[@csrhodey]

My Dad passed away a few years back. Shortbreads were one of his favorites. I made many with him as a child. He had an identical pan to the one you used. I had always wanted to find that pan to remember my father and the times we spent together. I found the pan last week while going through some things at my mother's house. Thank you for the recipe! I am off to make it now and remember some good times!

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That is great way to keep his memory alive. I would love to know how it turns out 🍸

[@vickybrown9266]

How lovely you think of your lovely mum when you are cooking😊 thank you for the shortbread

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[@Gamefreak8112]

First time with you. Always been a fan of shortbread. If someone doesn't want to use butter they don't understand shortbread. Shortbread is one of the best vehicles for butter. Thanks.

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You get it - thank you! 🍸🍸

[@Gamefreak8112]

@@LetsCelebrateTV No sir. Thank you. I feel like baking again and in time for the holiday season. It's tough this season to do things for others while trying to be safe and baking is rewarding on many levels. As short and simple to prepare as it is combined with how good it seems it could be perfect with my coffee every morning. If the first turns out as I expect I'll be making a number of them. There isn't anything like fresh baked goodies.

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[@23angelpie]

I used Kerry Gold irish butter. OH MY SO Good! expensive but worth it!

[@oldmanfromoc7684]

Mothers always put love in their food! R.I.P. Helen!

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Yes, they do and they teach us more than just how to cook 🍸 . Thanks for watching.

[@50hellkat2]

sparkling champagne......fantastic with

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Yes it is! You have good taste.

[@wandachadwick843]

Thank you for sharing your family recipe and memories. I first had shortbread cookies in school in Hawaii in the 50's (I wonder if it was a legacy from the missionaries). I used a recipe similar to yours to make shortbread for my daughter in the 70s. I believe it came from an old home ec textbook. Your video has inspired me to teach my great-granddaughter how to make shortbread for Valentine's Day.

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That is a great story. If you do make it with your granddaughter, take a picture of the two of you together and post it in our Facebook group 🍸

[@shirleyc2097]

Hello from bonny Scotland, you can't beat shortbread, my mother's was amazing and I have wonderful memories of her making it at least once a week and watching her prick it with a fork, that's an important step, the wonderful smell that came from the kitchen I couldn't wait to have a piece straight from the oven, and at Christmas she would make it for friends and neighbours, my mum used half flour half rice flour and caster sugar, always sprinkling the sugar over the hot shortbread as soon as it came out if the oven. I've just made a batch today and more to make for my family tomorrow they love it. I enjoyed your video. Merry Xmas 🍸🎅🎄

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Thank you Shirley! Those memories of our mothers making Shortbread are very precious indeed, and as different as recipes might be, the tradition is always the same! Have a Merry Christmas!

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You are the Bob Ross of cooking. 👍

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Thanks. 🍸🍸

[@karentemplesnow8960]

So true!!

[@elranchodemariyjose]

I just found the “shortbread pan” like your mother’s at a thrift store. I’ve heard of shortbread but never made it. I came across your recipe while searching KZbin. After watching several recipes, I think yours looks and sounds the best. I will make it and let you know how it turns out. I’m sure it will be delicious.

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Let us know how it turns out and welcome to LCTV 🍸🥂

[@theresavallozzi7663]

Short bread looks beautiful and tasty. Thank you for sharing your tradition and recipe.

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My pleasure 😊🍸🍸

[@Canadiana71]

My mother was a workhorse in the kitchen. Baked and baked for weeks during the holiday season and stored them in the freezer. I could never replicate her recipes to the tee. I miss her so much.

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That is awesome! Make this recipe and make a toast to her while you taste it 🍸🍸

[@christineaustin4935]

This looks great. Watching from Rochester England.

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[@chrisk5651]

I was a child in the 1970s too and my grandfather was from Scotland as well. He did make shortbread nor did my mom but my grandmother did although she was born & raised in England.

[@LetsCelebrateTV]

Thanks for watching, Chris! But what I've learned is that Scottish Shortbread universal - everyone loves it. Now it's time for you to make it!

[@lynnorchard4730]

Tried your recipe for short bread 4 ingredients so easy so delish will now become a part of my holiday baking thank you so much

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[@jeanettearakaki3612]

Hi Peter Thank you for sharing your your recipe. I Will try it! Have a wonderful day!

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I appreciate the way you explain your recipes, with ease and calm !! Keep sharing your joy of cooking ! Life IS a celebration ❤️

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[@anphillips8110]

Wonderful recipe! Thank you for sharing!

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[@maebee562]

These are delicious!!!! Will definitely be making them again. Enjoyed your video as well, clear instructions and loved the martini 🍸. Great job 👍🏻

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[@cheryldavis1268]

My grandmother told me you use your hands because the warmth from your hands helps the butter warm up and mix better with the flour and sugar. She was born in Scotland. We always looked forward to her shortbread.

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For me, doing it by hand I get to feel the texture to decide if I need to add more flour. 🍸

[@regielb1]

Thanks. You are very engaging with your presentation of receipes.

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Thank you so much 🙂 The recipe and the family story behind it is very special to me. 🍸🍸

[@geneoluminology]

What a sweet cheerful voice .. very young at heart dear soul.. thanks Peter

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[@lynnejamieson2063]

I don’t know if you are aware of the ‘First Footing’ tradition in Scotland. It is that the first person to cross your threshold after the bells (the stroke of midnight from Hogmanay into New Years Day) would bring a lump of coal, something to drink (usually whisky) and something to eat (usually shortbread) as a wish of health and prosperity for the coming year to the household. So as a Scot, this and my my Mum making it are always my first thoughts when shortbread is mentioned and in the U.K. in general I think that shortbread very much screams Hogmanay.

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Thank you! Yes, I know of the tradition, though I didn't know thats what it was called. My grandfather was from Scotland and he spoke it. I think its a wonderful thing!

[@mildredwood7156]

What kind sugar

[@lynettepavelich7540]

@@mildredwood7156 confectionery sugar

[@23angelpie]

loved the video! took all the aprehension away. you are a gem!

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Glad you liked it!! 🍸

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Wow I love shortbread everything. You make it look so easy I am going to try this. Thanks so much have a good day.

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Can’t wait to try this recipe soon !!!

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[@AugustDeb]

Saw this video for the 1st time yesterday. Made it today for the holidays. WOW! It is delicious. Thank you for sharing your mom's recipe.

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Thank you. Glad it turned out well. Now you are the expert. Welcome to LCTV. 🍸🍸

[@gus4cg]

Thank you for this recipe,❤ my grandmother was Scottish, straight from Scotland! I Will like to make this for Christmas.

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Please do and tell us how it turns out.

[@crissy5183]

WOW just made this and it is really good! Sweet and delicious! Thank you for sharing 🥰

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Thank you, I am not a baker, but I have had years to simplify and test this recipe. I probably make 30-40 of these a year. Thanks for watching and welcome to LCTV 🍸

[@philipbaxters6386]

Wonderful - so easy.

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Thank you! 😊

[@devonrailon8350]

This is so easy, everyone other one I have seen has about 8 ingredients and multiple baking steps. I am going to try this.

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Thanks Phil

[@dawnross4279]

I love this recipe, I made it last year at Christmas. Going to make it again this year

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So then you should make it and bring it over to taste test with the appropriate cocktails.🍸

[@gwynnbrockbank1252]

Looking forward to trying your recipe! Thanks for the tips too,

[@jelsner5077]

When you pulled out the Martini, I immediately subscribed to your channel! This episode popped up because I looked up shortbread recipes today. It's Summer, so I added the zest of a lemon in it. Wow, it tastes good. I bought my shortbread pan a couple years ago and it's square, with nine individual shortbreads instead of eight triangular wedges. My pan is decorated with floral patterns, so is great for "year-round" baking. I am looking forward to seeing more of your videos. Cheers

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[@jeannelowe480]

Making this right now. Yum 🙋‍♀️🇨🇦🙏🏻🎄

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Make two, you might need to snack on the first one tonight 🍸🍸

[@curtdontdrinkthat.14]

My dear neighbor always makes a a holiday gift basket around Xmas time that includes these rosemary shortbread treats, which I greedily devour, but I'm definitely going to try this one after somehow acquiring one of those ceramic pans! Thanks for sharing this, and those precious memories!

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There are a number of pans in the first comment of this video and in the video description. Let us know how it came out. 🍸🍸

[@truthsticks5900]

perfect..love shortbread. also my son's favorite have to make him a couple batches each year .

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[@joer5627]

Ok. I’m hooked. Butter will be out tonight.

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Let us know how it turns out! 🍸🍸

[@mayetganuhay6113]

As I was watching your video, I suddenly smiled when you were introduced to shortbread. I first (and last) tasted it when my fiance' had his dad bring gifts for me last Christmas 2019. His dad was here because he got married to a Filipina. I could still remember the smile that was brought by that "milky"/ "creamy" biscuit as how I described it before. And now I am looking for a recipe that would allow me to relive that moment when I first tasted it. Baking is fun and it is more fun if you make a lot of tasty things for yourself and for your loved ones. I'd surely try this one. Thank you very much. 😊😊😊

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Thank you for sharing that amazing story. Please let us know when you make it how it turned out and if it brought back more memories. Welcome to LCTV 🍸🍸

[@durrainbarrett538]

Thanks so much for posting your mother's shortbread recipe. I've made it several times and it's been a hit with all my family and friends. I just sent a link of your video to my cousins who really enjoyed it too.

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Your welcome and thanks for watching 🍸🍸

[@coldstone01]

I definitely shall make this as a wonderful dessert, I sometimes put a whole meal together for my family events and lots of other people that I work with get a whole meal too. almost like catering, so yes a "simple" to make/do recipe is always a win for me when I've got to preplan and cook several dishes.

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[@GohAhweh]

Boom! This recipe is the real deal.. I know it will come out just the way I like it!! Yay Mom! 🍸

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Hope you enjoy 🍸🍸

[@lauretteflemmer5718]

Bless you and your late mumma. I'm sure she was a great teacher. Your recipe is traditional. Love your presentation. I wish you well and look forward to seeing you make some more Christmas treats this year for 2022

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[@carlinetessier5500]

Yummmy thanks for your recipe.

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[@nancygaenzle5992]

This recipe is delicious! I did this in an 8X8 pan using your technique of mixing with my hands and pressing in to an 8X8 baking dish, using parchment paper for easy removal and all I can say is WOW!! will be making this again and again! Thank you for sharing your family recipe!

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[@benedictaganyuie7719]

I tried it, it was perfect the family loves it

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Thanks Benedicta Ganyuie, I am glad you made it. If you make another one then take some pictures and post it over on our Facebook page. We🍸😜 love seeing people share their creations.

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Okay,

[@SomewhereInIndiana1816]

Looks delicious thank you! 👏👍😊

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Thank you so much 🍸🍸

[@guillerminastover4261]

I love Scottish shortbread, and my recipe is just a wee bit different. I really enjoy your calming voice and so glad I found you!!! Following...

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Welcome aboard! Hope to chat with you about our other simplified recipes. 🍸🍸

[@barbarawilson834]

Sweet shortbread and sweet reference to your mother 🥰

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Thanks for watching. Merry Christmas!

[@debbiebarfield1840]

Hi! Thank you for sharing I will try these cookies in the morning. My first time seeing you Peter. Take care 😃

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Thank you, hope to see you in more videos .

[@geneoluminology]

Bless your Mom 🙏🙏🙏and yes.. we channel and merge each other through Love...as one....as Eternal as we are.... Forever Light

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[@uapet9182]

Thank you very much for the measurements that I could understand. I got measurements before, but its in grams which I do not understand. Now I can try my short bread. THANK YOU.

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You are welcome 🍸🍸

[@carr964]

Beautiful

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[@sandyc8657]

I have been looking for this recipe for YEARS! My mother always made it and her mother ,also, but I lost the recipe🥲 Thank you , thank you! It is going right in my recipe box!👍

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Thank you so much ❤

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You're welcome 😊

[@windywednesday4166]

I love a good straightforward recipe, I somehow acquired a shortbread pan and now I know what to do with it.

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Glad it was helpful!🍸🍸

[@windywednesday4166]

@@LetsCelebrateTV I just checked my shortbread plate... it has the same pattern as your mothers! This must be the right recipe for me.

[@lgm2379]

Why have I not seen this until now. Hell with Christmas, make this all year round.

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Thanks, seems KZbin is pushing this video for us, already up to 6500 views in the last month. 🍸🍸

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I enjoyed watching you and really appreciate that you respond to people’s comments. new subscriber.

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[@Mark_Nadams]

I felt so bad you had to taste that delicious warm buttery shortbread. You are brave. My mom didn't do the one hand trick but she did have a knack to shine in the kitchen and made wonderful food. She also usually had a martini not to far away.

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Thank you! Do you make shortbread?

[@Mark_Nadams]

@@LetsCelebrateTV I've made millionaires shortbread several times. I usually make shortcake with strawberries for Summer but I am a fan of regular shortbread and I liked your how-to video. I think it is time to try my hand at this with your recipe as soon as it is cool enough around here to run the oven. Right now room temperature butter is nearly liquid. I hope I don't have to wait for Christmas for the temperature to drop.

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@@Mark_Nadams Make it, then takes pictures and post it over on our Facebook page or on Twitter.

[@dianabranham7332]

My son bought me one like you had in the box. I've been going to make me some shortbread but just haven't done it. I love shortbread.

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Make it and send us pictures and let us know how it turs out. Thanks for watching!

[@coronacoviina1543]

Wow yummy

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[@billbaxter4858]

Your nod to your Mom was great, my Mom also used to make shortbread, but hers was more of a cake like than a cookie like.

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@Bill Baxter - isn't that where we learn most of our kitchen skills 🍸🍸

[@gailgulliver9221]

Mmmm lovely..

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😋

[@buddyholly4672]

Going to try this! Loved the way you spoke about your Mom ❤️ our traditional Christmas dessert is sponge cake, fruitcake, or blackcake (Guyana 🇬🇾)

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Please make this and let us know how it came out.

[@buddyholly4672]

@@LetsCelebrateTV hi i made this and it turned out great! We loved it! Wanted to mention that I used 1 cup of butter (the recipe shows 1/2 cup). Thanks for sharing

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@buddy holly Great - glad you liked it

[@babygrandma8654]

I love shortbread and have made it myself several times but used granulated sugar. This is my first time using powdered sugar. I haven't pulled it out of the oven yet. It has 3 minutes to go on the 30 minutes and I'm just now able to smell it. My grandkids will be with me over the weekend and I know this won't make it past lunch time on Saturday LOL. A few times in the past when I made shortbread I've drizzled chocolate on top and its a lot like those little elves cookies, fudge strip. I just know this is going to be my go-to recipe from now on. Thanks for sharing the recipe as well as the bit about your dear mother. I just found your channel and have subscribed.

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Technically powered sugar is not in the traditional recipe, but I was introduced to it that way from my mother. Having done it both ways, I prefer the texture with powdered sugar.

[@MOMKAT1WV]

Love this rcipe! Ii mmmake these for cookie echanges. I useea stad mixer, let's me continue with arthritis. Still awesome results. I have round molds to make petticoat shapes and also individual shape and design molds for all seasons and subjects. Lots of fun results.

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Thank you, I'm very glad you enjoy it! Thank you for watching!

[@yourlocaltherapistfriend3548]

wow. you are criminally underrated, love your videos. Trying this out today with my mom, wish us luck!!

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Have fun and take pictures - post them in our Facebook group. Welcome to Let's Celebrate TV 🍸🍸

[@carriemarshall1597]

Me and your mom would be great friends 😂. Thanks for sharing this recipe

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My pleasure. Thank you for watching!

[@LisaG442]

Got to get me one of those molds!

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Fantastic - make one and post a picture to facebook.com/letcelebratetv 🍸

[@abedits66]

I love this video your so positive and nice and It looks amazing! Amazing and great Job! Merry Christmas and a Happy New year!

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Thank you! You too! 🍸🍸

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@@LetsCelebrateTV Thanks!

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I subscribed!

[@sueroderick6236]

I'll be trying these. ----maybe with a vod. martini.

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Post a picture on our Facebook page!

[@wiewioraa8]

This is a great recipe! I am still looking for a perfect baking tray though but the taste is fanstastic!😁

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Send us a picture and let us know how it comes out!

[@wiewioraa8]

@@LetsCelebrateTV I used a simple baking tin, and the amount of pastry was enough to make 2, the tin diameter is 20 cm😊 don't know how to add a picture here😅 A tip, if you're using smaller tray, check your shortbread as soon as you can smell it. It's almost ready as Peter advise, mine came out a little bit brown😂

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Great improvising. 🍸🍸

[@karentemplesnow8960]

I've just made this following your recipe, and, as a self promoted Amazing English Cook.. I've added this to my "Great Food" playlist! Thank you. It's even better than Delia's recipe ( and in England.. Nobody beats Delia Smith.. haha) xx

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I can't thank you enough, spread the word so we can get more viewers from UK. and for what is it worth, my husband was born and raised in Hove/Brighton. 🍸🍸

[@SRS4859]

Look delicious. Easy, and fast, too. Would be nice if, in your description below your video, you gave the written recipe. Just a thought. 🌞

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The written recipe is there, hit the " show more" button on the description. 🍸🍸

[@50hellkat2]

What a great recipe. I am going to try and use a cookie press ...i think it might work.

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I have never had much luck with that as the dough is very thick and heavy. Let us know if it works out 🍸

[@50hellkat2]

@@LetsCelebrateTV My mothers recipe is similar and it worked so will give it a go. What could go wrong, lol....will do a couple just to test and if not will roll it out and use cookie cutter as do not have one of those beautiful shortbread ceramic with stamps. Thanks for getting back. Love your channel. Merry Christmas.

[@cookingwithandrea3482]

I tried your Scottish shortbread it is the best I have ever tried, and I have tried lots eat it with coffee at night. I want to make that on my channel if you do not mind it was easy to make and it came out great. Thank you so much.❤❤❤

[@LetsCelebrateTV]

Go for it - we will be there to support you 🥂🍸

[@chrissymoss514]

I appreciate that you have converted to the measurements of the ingredients into grams. We Europeans have no idea what a "cup" or a "stick" actually weighs. Thank you 😊 The shortbread looking delicious 😋 Can ask you why you didn't use Castor Sugar?

[@LetsCelebrateTV]

Thank you! Yes we have a big UK audience, so a couple years ago we started including the metric measurements as well. I find the confectioners sugar makes a more tender shortbread. And, because it has cornstarch in it, I don't have to use rice flour, which many recipes include. Thank you for watching!

[@chrissymoss514]

@@LetsCelebrateTV Interesting. Is the confectionery sugar used to make icing for cake decorating? Sorry, I'm just trying to understand what "confectionery sugar" is, as we don't have this here. Thank you

[@LetsCelebrateTV]

Yes, as I understand it, it's about the same as icing sugar in the UK. Castor sugar for you is similar to our granulated sugar. I could use regular, granulated sugar, but I find the confections sugar, or icing sugar, incorporates easier into the the dough, which gives a more tender result than castor or regular sugar.

[@w.hernandez5829]

Well I made my first shortbreas using the recipe from this video and enjoy it very much. May make shortbread more offen. However I did add a teaspoon of vanilla and if was still enjoyable. Wonder why some prick holes in their shortbread while this recipe did not need it. Anyway looking forward to buying shortbread pans. Thanks for sharing!

[@LetsCelebrateTV]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

[@rdauld]

I am from Scotland and it amazes me how many different recipes there are. This one is nothing like mine and it actually comes from Scotland!!

[@LetsCelebrateTV]

I have found that other than people adding "flavorings" that the only main difference is "sugar". Some use regular (caster) sugar and some use confectioners (powered) sugar. I prefer the consistency you get from confectioners sugar. 🍸🍸

[@debramcfadden7564]

Ty I will

[@LetsCelebrateTV]

Let us know how it came out. 🍸🍸

[@audreythomson5876]

Okay thank you for your response and will let you know how it turns out I will also be doing your original version. 🍻 merry 🎄 christmas

[@LetsCelebrateTV]

Can't wait!🍸

[@audreythomson5876]

@@LetsCelebrateTV okay then thks merry Christmas 🌲 🌳 🍻 👏

[@airwoof2832]

I know this is the 3rd time you have done shortbread, but this is the best version ever. Your video quality is great and I love the nod to your Mother with the Martini.

[@LetsCelebrateTV]

Thank you, we are constantly learning, getting better at filming and significantly better at editing. Its a learning process, but we are committed to keep going..... and at the end of the day it is still fun.

[@Benysignature]

I love your video, you made it simple and fun😂👌🏽

[@marionward5958]

I have been looking for this recipe. I used to make it years ago for my kids. The only ones I could find on line had things like rice flour and other things I didn't want. The only difference is the sugar. I used to use faster sugar which is fine than normal sugar but coarser than jcing( confectioners) sugar. I will be making it your way as my daughter is visiting from Scotland!!! ( I live near Gatwick airport uk😀 I know where I've been going rong. It's that martini !!!!

[@LetsCelebrateTV]

Thank you for watching. Let me know how it comes out. Cheers!

[@barbaracarlson1331]

I have the second style of pan you showed. Would like to see you demo using the Sassafras pan. I want to make this shortbread.

[@LetsCelebrateTV]

Let us know how it turns out 🍸🍸

[@23angelpie]

I wish you had variations such as chocolate, fine ground almonds/ almond extract, ginger/molasses. I would like to make all three and slice them and present all three varing the slices in the same box. I have the same creamic mould!

[@LetsCelebrateTV]

Although some people do make variations, My preference is the original with nothing but the 4 ingredients. Make some and let us know how they came out. Post some pictures in our Facebook group. facebook/letscelebratetv

[@birdie399]

Absolutely fantastic. Why wait for Christmas?

[@LetsCelebrateTV]

Thank you!

[@babygrandma8654]

Its 1:16 am for me and mine is baking as I type. 10 more minutes and I check the color. I can hardly wait. I sure wouldn't want to have to wait 3 more months to make a batch. October seems like a good enough month as any LOL. My grandkids will be with me tomorrow evening and spend the weekend so I know it won't last long at all.

[@louisef.1763]

You’ve inspired me to use a ceramic pan that I’ve had for years and never used! If I wanted to make black sesame shortbread, do I just add some ground black sesame seeds or would I substitute some of the flour with the ground seeds?

[@LetsCelebrateTV]

I have never heard of black sesame seeds in shortbread, but a quick scan of Google shows lots of recipes. It looks like they just add them into the dough. 🍸🍸

[@chiomaoliver9156]

Thank you Peter, for the recipe shared. i'll surely try it out. i noticed you didnt add cornstarch like other shortbread videos i watched. kindly tell me if it's really necessary to add cornstarch and the reason some people use it

[@LetsCelebrateTV]

Some recipes call for cornstarch, as it has no gluten, to help keep the shortbread softer and use less flour. I achieve this same thing by using confectioners sugar which does a better job and makes for a better texture. 🍸🍸

[@chiomaoliver9156]

@@LetsCelebrateTV ok thank you. I'll give your recipe a try.

[@catzkeet4860]

Confectioners sugar or icing sugar, contains cornstarch or cornflour as we call it outside the US. As stated it keeps the dough "short" ie: not chewy. Many old recipes contain rice flour for the same reason

[@tishatti]

New sub👍🏼 What a lovely recipe! I am making this tomorrow, trial run for Christmas. I hope I can do your mom’s recipe justice☺️ I have one of those ceramic pans you showed. I will make it by hand too rather than a mixer. I prefer that. I’ll let you know how I get on😊 One question, we use centigrade temp here in Uk. I have a fan oven. What temp should I preheat my oven to? Thank you!

[@LetsCelebrateTV]

We created this video years ago before we gained an international audience. In the show description we added all the metric conversions. Here they are: 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter (225 g) 2 cups flour (270 g) 3/4 cup confectioners sugar (115 g) 1/8 tsp salt (or less if using salted butter) (pinch) Preheat oven to 325°F. (165°C)

[@tishatti]

@@LetsCelebrateTV Many thanks!😊

[@jo-annandrews1904]

His apron nicely matches the Grinch.

[@LetsCelebrateTV]

With the menagerie of stuffed animals in my kitchen, there is always something to match. 🍸🍸

[@lisashaw8]

Can I simple double the ingredients if I want to make a double batch and use a sheet pan vs a mold?

[@LetsCelebrateTV]

You can, but the baking time will be different. You will need to rotate the pan during the process to make sure it cooks evenly and through.

[@LetsCelebrateTV]

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[@elizabethglenbentley7882]

Thanks for this delicious recipe. What sugar is best? Icing sugar or castor sugar? Many thanks 😊

[@LetsCelebrateTV]

It is personal preference, I prefer the texture of icing sugar (Confectioners sugar), to me it makes for a more tender shortbread 🍸🍸

[@elizabethglenbentley7882]

@@LetsCelebrateTV appreciate your prompt answer Peter. It's what I thought so will proceed. Love your channel. So easy to follow and you make it personal, like being in the kitchen with you.

[@audreythomson5876]

What could you use in place of reg flour for gluten free versio ....maybe rice flour ?

[@LetsCelebrateTV]

I am not totally sure, it could work but I don't have enough experience to know. Give it a shot and let us know how it turns out. Maybe some others will be in the same position. 🍸🍸

[@littlebrookreader949]

❤️❤️❤️

[@LetsCelebrateTV]

Thanks 🍸🍸

[@margaretgaal937]

What about the use of the wood shortbread mold. I have recently seen these pans and wonder how well they work. I see 5-8 inch size. Is there a preferred size. I was drawn to the wood mold instead of the pottery style because I worried about breaking the pottery one.

[@LetsCelebrateTV]

Typically those wood molds are not for cooking the shortbread in, but instead to put a pattern on the dough. You should not be worried about the pottery molds, most are seasoned clay, and newer ones like we have links to in the video description, are ceramic. Short of dropping them off a tall counter, they will last forever. My current mold was passed down to me from mother and is at least 40 years old and not a single crack.

[@maryhill6710]

Could you roll this dough out and make individual cookies? Thx! Can’t wait to try this!

[@LetsCelebrateTV]

You can, though you may need to add a little more flour and I would chill it a bit first. Thanks!

[@maryhill6710]

@@LetsCelebrateTV Thanks! I am just now discovering how much I love shortbread!! Gonna make some today! Loved your video!

[@LetsCelebrateTV]

@@maryhill6710 Let us know how it came out. 🍸🍸

[@maryhill6710]

@@LetsCelebrateTV Oh my!! I’m hooked!! Love these so much!! Gonna have to run and extra mile to work em off!!

[@LetsCelebrateTV]

Thanks for getting back to us how it turned out. Think of it as reward food. Walk 2 miles, then eat a piece when you get back. 🍸🍸

[@jo-annandrews1904]

Do you cut while it’s it warm or cooled completely. I would want it to crack.

[@LetsCelebrateTV]

Generally you cut it while warm. It can be cut cooled, but it will probably crack or flake. 🍸🍸

[@EriqKoontz]

Lovely! Now... you've promised to show your shortbread recipe and method EACH year, so have you not put up this year's video for 2020? We do need some inspiration these days! Thanks you!

[@LetsCelebrateTV]

We have done 3 of them so far, but this one we created in 2019 is special since I featured the story and picture of my mother. Since that video was created, it has been the #1 on our channel and continues to grow. So for now, I am not messing with my mother 😜😜

[@EriqKoontz]

@@LetsCelebrateTV yes indeed, let’s not mess with mother! 😆

[@carouselcakes6237]

Can't wait to try this recipe but what kind of flour? Asking from UK as we only have plain & self raising here.

[@LetsCelebrateTV]

Thanks - it's really easy, just use all purpose flour.

[@christinejmcl6727]

Hi, I used to work in a coffee shop and always used plain flour in shortbread.

[@carouselcakes6237]

@@christinejmcl6727 Thankyou. ❤️