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Traditional Shortbread

Source: Genius Kitchen(food.com)
Estimated Nutritional Profile
Nutrient Quantity
Protein (g)80.7848
Energy (kCal)1196.52
Carbohydrates (g)44.5492
Total fats (g)82.923
Temporal Sequence of Cooking Processes
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    Utensils Used
    | 1. Mix the flour and sugar first, and then rub in the butter. | 2. Knead the mixture until it becomes a smooth paste. | 3. Roll out till about 3/4 inch thick or 2cm thick. | 4. Cut into rectangles and decorate the top with a fork creating rows of holes. | 5. Transfer to a greased baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes at 160°C (325°F/Gas Mark 3). They want to stay pale and light golden. | 6. In warm weather you may want to chill the cookies before baking. | 7. This recipe can also be used for petticoat tails. Just split the mixture in two and flatten into 7 inch rounds about a half inch thick (1cm). Mark top into 8 portions and decorate with a fork. Bake for 30 minutes. | 8. To use a shortbread mold: Mix a teaspoon of flour and a teaspoon of caster sugar. Grease the mold with oil and evenly sprinkle half the flour/sugar mix. Press the shortbread into the mold, and turn out onto a baking sheet before baking. | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
    Ingredient Name Quantity Unit State Energy (kcal) Carbohydrates Protein (g) Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
    plain flour 9 ounces 226.95 0.0 50.49 1.275
    caster sugar 3 ounces 226.95 0.0 50.49 1.275
    butter 6 ounces 969.57 44.5492 30.2948 81.648

    - Means that suitable USDA nutrition profile could not be mapped for this ingredient-unit combination.



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