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Shortbread is a type of Biscuit ( Cookie ) which is traditionally made from one part White Sugar , two parts Butter , and three parts Plain White Flour , although other ingredients like ground Rice or Cornflour are sometimes added to alter the texture. Shortbread is so named because of its crumbly Texture (from an old meaning of the word short). The cause of this texture is its high Fat content, provided by the butter. The related word " Shortening " refers to any fat that may be added to produce a short (crumbly) texture. 1 Shortbread is not to be confused with Shortcake , which is similar to shortbread but made using vegetable fat instead of butter, giving it a different texture. BAKING PROCEDURE Shortbread is baked at a low temperature to avoid browning. When cooked, it is nearly white, or a light golden brown. SHAPES Shortbread is traditionally formed into one of three shapes: one large circle, which is divided into segments as soon as it is taken out of the oven (" Petticoat Tails"); individual round biscuits ("Shortbread Rounds"); or a thick (¾" or 2 cm) rectangular slab cut into "fingers." It is made from a stiff dough that retains its shape well during cooking. The biscuits are often patterned, usually with the prongs of a fork before cooking; they are then sprinkled with more sugar while cooling. Shortbread biscuits are often associated with normal egg-based biscuits, but they hold their shape under pressure, making them ideal for packed meals. Shortbread is often found in biscuit selections or made by hand and given as a gift. It has a sweet buttery taste and a firm but crumbly texture and is suitable for Dunking . Shortbread and Tablet (a type of crumbly Fudge ) can be found in every tourist shop in Scotland and is just as popular with the locals. CULTURAL ASSOCIATIONS Shortbread is generally associated with and originated in Scotland , but due to its popularity it is also made in other countries like Denmark , England , Ireland and Sweden . In the latter a popular recipe of it is called "Drömmar", literally meaning "dreams" in English. The Scottish version is the best-known, and Walkers Shortbread Ltd is Scotland's largest food exporter. Scotland on Sunday - Business Shortbread was chosen as the United Kingdom 's representative for Café Europe during the 2006 Austria n Presidency of the European Union . REFERENCES EXTERNAL LINKS
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