I love Shortbread as it is but I also love it with different flavourings added such as earl grey, lavender, chocolate or fennel. These flavourings can act as shortbread’s fairy godmother and dress it up so everyone can see how beautiful it really is. Just add them in the final mixing.
Rich and buttery shortbread that crumbles into your mouth is brilliant with a cup of tea or coffee. My grandfather used to love it as an accompaniment to a wee dram of whisky whilst as children we had it with a glass of milk. The basic recipe is a wonderful thing. Sadly in today’s times it’s often overlooked in favour of more exciting looking biscuits but maybe these variations will make you think again
Traybaked Shortbread