Traditional Scottish Petticoat Tails Shortbread | Easy recipe

[@WhatsForTea]

Evening everyone :) Could I ask you to give the video a like please...just before you go! Thank you so much x

[@nancylindsay4255]

Gladly, Cheryl---your petticoat tails look lovely, and you show the making of them so nicely!

[@48bjthomas66]

Yum! My favorite in all the world.

[@marinazagrai1623]

Absolutely!

[@robertgoh7420]

Can you use Salted butter in shortbread petticoat tails?

[@glzgowlass]

Lovely. Always enjoy your recipes. I’m still traumatised from the other day when a very nice lady from America did a video on what she claimed was the best Scottish shortbread ever. Putting aside her recipe was from a San Francisco bakery, she recommended very softened butter which she beat with salt for about 10 mins until and I quote “the texture of mayonnaise!” 😱🤯 She said she preferred it to any shortbread she had in Scotland! I was clutching my pearls and summoned my fainting couch by that point. 😳😃

[@erinmcgrathejm4985]

A tip my blue ribbon-winning hubby uses is: start incorporating the butter using a pastry cutter to shorten the time the hands are in contact with the butter, thereby keeping the butter as cold as possible. He just finishes the incorporation by hand as the hand is the best tool to know when the dough is ready. Hot hands are the enemy of shortbread!

[@melissalambert7615]

Good idea. My hands run hot, I've melted more than a thing or two.

[@janetmoore1124]

Great idea! I'd also put the bowl and cutter in the fridge before I gather the ingredients. That would help keep things cold as the butter is worked in.

[@erinmcgrathejm4985]

@@janetmoore1124, yes. He also has the dough rest in the fridge for about an hour before shaping and baking.

[@roseannparker5800]

I shred the cold butter into the flour.

[@susananderson9619]

Grate frozen butter into the flour stir with a fork

[@sylviagibson4639]

Mom and I would have shortbread with a cup of her favorite tea, Earl Gray. Pure comfort.

[@maybee...]

Earl Gray, Double Bergamot... my fav., ☺

[@emiliebova]

I wish I could have a cup of tea with my mother. And shortbread to munch on. I miss her.

[@sylviagibson4639]

@@emiliebova I miss my Mother too. Sometimes I just do things I know she enjoyed, like tea and shortbread, or her favorite chocolate. It makes me feel she is close. She passed in 2006.

[@andrewcoates6641]

The nicest piece of shortbread petticoat tail that I have ever had was from a small gift shop near Loch Lomond when I was on a coach tour. The shopkeeper had a small metal frame that had a metal plate with a small tea-light candle lit beneath it and he placed the pieces of shortbread on top of the plate and as potential customers entered his store, he invited everyone to take a piece for free. I don’t know if it was because it was warmed up or because it was free but everyone on the coach bought a box of petticoat tails from his shop before they returned to their seats on the coach. So I would recommend that everyone should try your shortbread but they should lightly warm it before eating.

[@missmayflower]

Nah, the trick is to eat it all before it cools down then you don’t have to reheat it 🤪

[@carolilseanne2175]

Best biscuit in history. 🥰🥰

[@donsumner9268]

I love that you share simple recipes that even a beginning or limited cook can do! Thank you for posting!

[@burkfamily1]

This is probably the most delightful thing I've listened to all week. I could listen to you all day! I live in Arizona, but I love shortbread! Maybe I'll make some today! Thanks for sharing!

[@CindyCockerham]

I love the feel of rubbing butter into flour. It reminds me of my granny making American biscuits.

[@monicavazquez3744]

Loved the recipe and your accent 👍 I’m a forever Bay City Roller Gal❤Oops gave away my age...again!

[@trishjordan8859]

Thank you can't wait to try this. Shortbread cookies has always been one of my favorites but I have never tried to make it. Who knew it would be so easy😉. And as silly as it sounds, I could listen to you talk all day long, what a beautiful and comforting cadence.

[@athertonca]

That shortbread looks so delicious and your voice is just wonderful.

[@criticalmass181]

I'm a big fan of 'not so usual' cheesecake bases. Aside from this looking like it'd be delicious, it'd make a great base.

[@nathannelson6843]

I love shortbread, it's one of my favorite treats! Thank you Ma'am for this beautiful video! I've made shortbread before but not this way, I should try this method. The only thing I would add to the recipe is half a teaspoon of salt to wake up the buttery flavor a bit.

[@sean.furlong1989]

Could I use salted butter instead?

[@nathannelson6843]

@@sean.furlong1989 Yes you could, I think that would work great too.

[@ewanp]

My mum always used a little rice flour in the mix to make it more crunchy

[@denisegibson664]

This is the first time my hubby has ever baked and the shortbread was beautiful. Thanks for the video.

[@amykrumbholz6446]

I just got done making two batches of shortbread. I made a whole wheat brown sugar pecan cinnamon bear tea shortbread, and an Earl Grey flavored shortbread.❤️🖤❤️

[@angel0nfyr]

This blew my mind🤣 Will I find this enticing recipe on the internet or is it your secret creation? Sounds absolutely delicious!

[@ncornish]

Made this last night! So easy, so tender, so yum! And no egg$ needed - haha. Will make this again tomorrow for friends who will have had a hard day and appreciate shortbread. Thank you for your video! I like how you mentioned in the video that it SEEMS like it will never come together because it is too dry! I was thinking exactly the same thing, but it eventually did - be patient. 😊 This was delicious!

[@heathercreasey2511]

My Grandad used to make this all the time, sadly we lost him in the early 90’s. We all still miss his shortbreads. My grandparents were from Scotland before the came to Australia as 10 pound poms 😊

[@gwanma]

Ten pound poms?

[@heathercreasey2511]

@@gwanma yes back in the 40s it cost them 10 pounds to move from Scotland to Australia, hence the name 10 pound poms

[@kellicos]

Thank you for this recipe! It looks amazing. My husband and I visited Scotland for the first time in October and were absolutely enchanted. Can’t wait to visit again ❤

[@highpsi11]

Shortbread is amazing - so simple and sooo delicious!

[@cardiffst]

I remember doing this for Home Economics in school! Definitely deserves a re-do on my part. It looked lovely!

[@suegraham4323]

I’ve loved shortbread since I was 12 or 13 and in junior high (60 years ago!!!). My friend, Sheila MacKay’s Scottish father made shortbread every weekend. She had a piece in her lunch every day and was tired of it, so she gave it to me. Heaven!! I had a good laugh when you said it would stay fresh for weeks. It doesn’t last 2 days when I make it. Thank you for showing the correct way to make it.

[@stillbee7222]

Thank you for this. They look lovely and I cant wait to make this.

[@tanjasolerti4403]

Best shortbread I‘ve ever eaten. Thank you for this recipe from Austria.

[@libbyjensen1858]

This recipe looks wonderful!! I love shortbread-I can't wait to make these! Aside from this great recipe, I have to tell you; I live in America and I think your accent is SO beautiful!! Listening to you speak was so comforting! ☺

[@kennethoblenesjr8493]

Used to watch my Nan who was from Arbroath making this and the best was getting to eat it when it was done. 👍🎅🏻

[@terrytytula]

I cook mine in a cast iron frying pan. Quick, and I like them browned a little bit.

[@reuma7823]

I finally found this recipe again!!!! This has been my goodness to recipe every time. I make them with my daughter & she loves to use the cookie cutter, best recipe ever, I just wish my Da was still alive to taste them. I've now re-written it & placed it in a safe place. Thank you ❤

[@carolb8452]

Hi could you please tell me do you use a cup of sugar

[@Olliphant]

Thank you for showing how you make the biscuits without a processor!

[@mrsoatso6331]

Love the nails Cheryl! Looks like hundreds and thousands! 😊

[@WhatsForTea]

😁 Thank you!

[@kimwilson2295]

Shortbread cookies/biscuits are my absolute favorite! Thank you for sharing this!

[@quicksilvertears921]

After watching this, I made your recipe and the shortbread was so amazing. My husband does not like the shortbread I have made in the past but he liked this. I LOVED it. 😍

[@susanbeaumont7974]

Think we need a "love it" button. We looooove shortbread in our house 😋😋😋😋😋😍😍😍😍

[@hotwireman49]

You are absolutely charming!! Thank you for the recipe and lesson!! I'll try it tomorrow night!! YUM!!

[@michaelstevens9794]

Love it just like my Mum use to make .

[@PamelaOrtiz1967]

I could listen to you all day long 💜 Shortbread is my absolute favorite, I've never attempted to make it myself, but after seeing your recipe, I'm gonna give it a go! And just an odd comment here, I recently did my DNA 🧬, as I am adopted and don't know anything about myself. I came back 100% European, with 34% Scottish, 33% Irish, 23% English & 3% Slovak 😂 This has to be why I am so besotted with Scottish and Irish accents 😊 Thank you for this wonderful recipe, I can't wait to make them 🥰 Love from Chicago 💜

[@ellegroover]

How awesome! Where did you get the DNA test? I’ve always wanted to do that. I bet your hair color is blonde or red, am I right?

[@PamelaOrtiz1967]

@@ellegroover I got it online from 23 and me and yes, I was blond till I got old lol 😂

[@lynnerodgers4461]

I found similar results with my test. When I visited Scotland it felt like home 😊 I went back 2 more years through 2018. Itching to get back❣

[@brucetidwell7715]

Weeks?! I think that would be gone by bedtime. It looks absolutely amazing!

[@GregCurtin45]

Thank you so much for this detailed instructional video. There are thousands of variations of shortbread biscuits on the internet but you are the first authentic recipe I have found. There are not words to express my gratitude for you sharing your reicpe. I do have ONE questions. Why is there no salt in the recipe?

[@williamhodgson9197]

Thank you for this recipe. Love the beautiful accent and the explanation. Will be making these today.❤

[@lindamccaffrey9297]

You u for this. My grandma made her own n was just delicioys. Miss it. Cant wait to try. Tks for all ur Scottish recipes. Much luv best to you from minnesota. 😘

[@samanthabirkett4819]

My nan used to make this. Thanks for the reminder. I'm gonna make some woohoo 🙌

[@schizoozy]

I think this is doable. Who knew it could be so easy. TY. Love ya.

[@LadyGraceAinslie]

The best accent on the British Isles. Shortbread is my go to sweet! Love making and sharing my shortbread.

[@johnmc3862]

Love that ‘Skaughtisch’ accent!!

[@colleenloffredo7895]

Made them! The house smells marvelous

[@lynnbean7200]

My family always used rice flour in their shortbread - half and half with plain flour. I grew up believing that was the traditional Scottish way. However, yours looks delicious. And now that I think about it, a few hundred years ago, rice wouldn't have been common in Scotland.

[@lisad8388]

With a smidge of raspberry jam…..mmmm😊

[@Beruthiel45]

I eat shortbread biscuits every day, so must try this one! Delicious. 🤗

[@susanjeanes9368]

Just found you. Can't wait to try this. I also LOVE your accent!! I'm from south USA.

[@Violet316]

I have making shortbread since 1978, I got the recipe from someone who was stationed in Scotland, I bake it in a pie tin and instead of rolling it out I just press it in the tin and then use the fork tines as you do. But I have never heard of sprinkling sugar on top. I cut mine into slightly smaller wedges. It is so good with a cup of hot tea.

[@goatsandroses4258]

Okay, I could just sit here and listen to you talk about cooking. :) It's very relaxing.

[@ked7221]

My grandmother's recipe - other than the act we use brown sugar and mix the b sugar and butter the night before so that it incorporates well and makes a fine texture. Will try with castor sugar. Thanks

[@lauraellen189]

I had no idea shortbread was only three ingredients. Looks beautiful. PS- I ❤ your fingernail polish!!!

[@leenaronalds4155]

I bet you'd love her nail polish even more if you got some of that glitter in your shortbread.

[@lillypadexpress3013]

They look delicious.

[@ingybingymaritz]

Loved the way you explained everything. Very simple and to the point! Refreshing

[@ksbrook1430]

Excellent instructions. I can't wait to give it a try.

[@shannydavis1973]

A recipe usually contains measurements. This shortbread is usually made 3.2.1 (3 parts flour. 2 parts butter and 1 part confectioners sugar.

[@JanetSmith900]

The recipe is in the description.

[@Seoras111]

And the recipe is indeed 3, 2, 1 (ish)

[@jenniferdevlin2805]

Mmm Yummy 😋 I love shortbread. Shame I have gone sugar free after Christmas. Thanks for the recipe Cheryl xx

[@treyshields7848]

One of the best easiest recipes for short bread I’ve ever seen.

[@makelikeatree1696]

Ooooooooh Sheryl….love the nails!

[@FoxyBriar]

Thank you for this lovely and easy to follow shortbread recipe! I may never get to Scotland , sadly, but my Scottish ancestors will dance a wee jig to know that they are being honored when I make this! Tapadh leat!!💖

[@SC-cb2pg]

I can’t wait to make this, I absolutely love shortbread. I make a lemon ginger shortbread, the ginger used is crystallized ginger and it’s so tender and flakey and all my friends beg me to make it, however it’s much more work than this one so I only make it for special occasions. Ty for the recipe. ❤

[@lindaelizabethcole3675]

Nice recipe , I make mine in a saucepan ,but later years melt the butter in a microwave , no rolling out , just pressed into 2 sandwich tins , think the addition of cornflour makes it nice and short , my recipe is from The Women's Institute from the late 70s , but I will certainly give yours a try , nowadays there are very few shop bought shortbreads made with pure butter , many contain rapeseed oil and palm oil which I personally feel is neither good or sustainable , think of all the poor orangutans that have lost their homelands due to man's greed 😮😮😮

[@MrKOtenor]

I am torn between what was more enjoyable; the recipe/presentation or the lovely narrative voice. . .

[@unimaginaryemily]

A great simple recipe! Thanks so much! Greetings from Nova Scotia :)

[@barbarakloise6790]

Love your accent reminds me of my grand mother. Just loved this video. I love shortbread and this is a nice look and I bet great tasting. I know I am going to love you channel.

[@melodiereilly1826]

thank you

[@JC-il4or]

I make this every Christmas-an almost identical recipe(using measure vs weight). Sometimes I sprinkle with red or green sugar or a dash of cinnamon. Love the simplicity, thank you for sharing!!

[@carolynvagher5296]

Wish I had the measure!

[@bostonrailfan2427]

i can’t help but snicker at your nail polish, it looks cake or cookie frosting with sprinkles- perfect for a dessert recipe😎

[@juliemarriott7395]

I love a piece of shortbread with my morning coffee, so I will be trying this recipe - thank you.

[@melissalambert7615]

Lovely recipe. I've only seen these sold in tins. Thanks for sharing the recipe. Love a soft shortbread. Oregon US

[@LesleyHanson222]

Made this with my little grandson. Absolutely delicious! Thank you xx

[@tngirlz4622]

Thank you so much for this recipe! I make brown sugar Scottish shortbread, it will be interesting to try this one. From Canada 🇨🇦

[@ccmcgaugh]

Cheryl, THANKS for sharing your recipe! I will try it asap. 😉👍 One thing I'll do differently is use a food processor. Cinnamon sugar is good on it, too. 👍👍

[@freetruths8810]

Yummy looking. Loverley Scottish accent, and thanks for the photos at the end of that beautiful place you live...lucky ducky !!!

[@catholicfaithofmine2664]

Now that's what I 💕. Traditional Scottish Food. 😋

[@merrymuriel]

I love your traditional recipe from lovely Scotland 🎉 miam miam !! 😋

[@cynthiamcwhorter6721]

I really enjoyed watching this video so now I just have to try making this yummy shortbread recipe. I love shortbread cookies so thank you for sharing your recipe with us.

[@elizzievb]

Hahahahaha! A few weeks…or even a few days! I’m lucky if these last a day! I just can’t stop. Going to try this recipe for sure. Thank you! ❤

[@theresadavenport2726]

The shortbread looks delicious, Cheryl. Thanks for another great video. You made it look very simple and uncomplicated to make.

[@Peorhum]

I did it, I finally did it. I just gave your recipe a try. Turned out ok. I pulled it out of the oven a bit early, so I put it back in and over did it a tiny bit but tastes ok. My 1st try on shortbread. I found the dough little hard on the wrist. I doubt I will be be able to make it in 10 years as my joints get worse. So I better enjoy it while I can. Thanks for the recipe.

[@zorkwork3841]

I'm going to try these soon..I LOVE GOOD SHORTBREAD..followed by lemon cookie bars.Thank you!

[@derektierney1314]

This looks great thanks for the upload ✌️☘️🇮🇪

[@arbilklamp7867]

This just happened to pop up, and being of strong "Scotdinavian" decent and a chef myself, I had to take a look. I search the internet looking for traditional Scottish, Irish, Norwegian, Swedish, and Finnish recipes. I also love simple recipes that aren't too froo froo, but focus rather on quality ingredients, ease of procedures, and cultural history. This recipe, and in fact your whole channel in large part, seems to be aligned well with those parameters. Thank you for sharing, and consider me your newest subscriber and a thumbs up from Seattle, WA USA. I look forward to rummaging round your other video installments, and preparing some of them as well. This shortbread is first on the list though.

[@rosesilveira344]

I adore your accent. I hope someday to visit Scotland. I am going to bake your recipe & send a review. Thank you from Texas.

[@donnanarducci6087]

Finally ! An excellent recipe for shortbread. Thank you so much!

[@lushpaw1]

I love listening to you. I must have said Roll the Dough 15x trying to say it like you do. cookies look tasty too. ( 1:04 )

[@gingerblack4528]

Thank you so much for this! My great-grandma Robinson used to make this all the time it was so tasty! My grandmother had a glass cookie jar that had a front opening with a metal lid! They were so tasty!

[@Ed-hw6qt]

They came out wonderful! Thanks for the recipe!

[@lisahinton9682]

Oh, that sure does look good. Thank you!

[@hed2410]

It's so good. 3 generations or more in family. I use kitchen aid mixer for it.

[@mommie2492]

So enjoyed this video. Watching from Colorado Springs Colorado.

[@Skelana]

Have to try this, btw love the heartagram tattoo and your accent! 😄

[@joemandel8931]

Straight, easy to understand video. Well done and thank you.

[@sarelito9202]

Wonderful!

[@mariaraymond9490]

Thank you, I just wanted to make shortbread,but never come across the receipt before I get them on the grocery store love the flavor, I living on NM USA.

[@madwhitehare3635]

I like semolina in mine…..fabulous texture on the tongue.

[@bethleder7760]

Thank you so much for sharing this recipe ! Can’t wait to make it for my grandchildren .

[@employme2]

Lovely, Love shortbread.

[@ellenj8896]

Thank you! It looks amazing and I look forward to making this. I’ve always been a big fan of shortbread and it goes so perfectly with tea or coffee. This recipe looks even better than others I’ve seen.