BAKED Sunday Morning
Shortbread is such a classic cookie, but leave it to Matt and Renato to give the recipe a little twist. They suggest using superfine sugar or confectioners sugar. I went with the confectioners which combined with the 1/2 pound of butter (I made half of the recipe) and a mixture of all-purpose and rice flours gives the texture of this shortbread a fine buttery flakiness which just melts in your mouth. The contrast of the little bit of fleur de sel on top with the buttery flavor makes this an unforgettable cookie. And as always, these little shortbreads go perfectly with a cup of tea.
It's difficult to believe that this year is already drawing to an end and the rush of the holidays is almost over. It's been good to take time out to sip a little bit of tea and enjoy quiet moments of reflection and count my many blessings. I want to take this time to thank you for visiting and commenting and wish you much joy and happiness in the new year. xx
John also gives these two-thumbs up. Visit BAKED Sunday Mornings to see what the other bakers thought.
Your shortbread looks great! Love the square and round shapes. Wishing you a Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous setting - AND cookies. Love all the different shapes. Here's to a wonderful 2013!
ReplyDelete*hit publish without finishing* I loved the salt as well and want to try these with lemon zest and the "chocolate dip" too. Looks like a peaceful setting to enjoy your tea!
ReplyDeleteYour cookies are so beautiful. I too find myself, with this type of cookie, relaxing and taking time to think about good things. This shortbread invites such moments. Isn't it lovely when others who share our baking also give two thumbs up? Beautifully done. Happy New Year to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteElaine, your cookies are just beautiful! (And I love the pretty tea pot & mug, too!) You are right...these cookies just melt in your mouth! Lovely photos! And I wish you a very happy New Year! : )
ReplyDeleteYour shortbread looks great. Love the different shapes. Makes them more fun I think. Love the pic with the teapot and mug. I agree, they are perfect with a cup of tea.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year. Looking forward to baking in the new year.
Picture perfect, Elaine! I love you bird tea set!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a wonderful New Year!
Simply beautiful shortbread, Elaine!! Wishing you and your family a very Happy New Year!!
ReplyDeleteNice looking shortbread! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos! I like your coffee set, too! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, Elaine! The shortbread looks delicious and your tea set is beautiful. I'm a fan of interesting teaware - thanks for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteThese little shortbreads look lovely Elaine. The salt on top would make a nice contrast to the sweet biscuit beneath. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteI'm making these for New Year's!
ReplyDeletePretty, pretty cookies!
ReplyDeleteMmmmm....these look as yummy as beautiful! Happy New Year, Elaine! Looking forward to cooking along with you in 2013!!! xo
ReplyDeleteEnjoy and have a wondeful and prosperous New Year!
ReplyDeleteI love your cups! Those cookies sound divine!
ReplyDeleteYour cookies look like they came out great! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you too!
ReplyDeleteElaine, your classic shortbread with the fleur de sel sounds and looks like a perfect afternoon treat - what a beautiful tea set you have, I love it, it is so very pretty and so very photogenic!
ReplyDeleteI hope that you and your family had a terrific start to the New Year! I am looking forward to many shared cooking/baking adventures in 2013! All the very best from all of us here - Andrea & family!
Happy New Year to you too, Elaine!
ReplyDeleteI love shortbread, and this recipe sounds wonderful. It really is the perfect cookie to enjoy with a cup of tea.
Elaine-your cookies and tea set up are just lovely;-)
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