Leith's Shortbread Biscuits

Source & History

This recipe is from a friend from Mackay (the same one the brownie recipe came from). We (Leah has taken over this job for the last few years) use it to make special Christmas shortbread every year. We use the biscuit press and create trees, wreaths, & stars which we decorate with silver balls & red and green glacé cherries.

Notes

• I usually double this recipe.
• I always use REAL butter when I make these.
• if the dough is too soft & sticky, add a little more flour. Whether this happens can depend on the flour you are using and/or the weather (especially if you are in North Queensland in November/December).

Kitchen Wisdom

To clean burnt saucepans, fill with cold water + 1 tbsp of baking soda, bring to the boil slowly, remove from the stove and wash in soapy water. Repeat if necessary. You can also leave the saucepan sitting outside in the sun for a few days, then wash it in soapy water – this works quite well.