Shortbread
Shortbread is a biscuit (cookie) made with lots of lovely butter and sugar and tastes delicious. Home bakers will find it very easy to make – the simplest recipes have only three ingredients. As the mix does not rise, you can make it in all shapes. Traditional wooden molds with thistles and such can be found, or just use cookie cutters and your imagination.
Walker’s distribute their excellent Scottish shortbread through the major US grocery chains so you should be able to find some at your local supermarket. Every Walker’s shape has a slightly different recipe, texture and taste so it is worthwhile getting one of their large selections online before a family get together.
Where to get your Shortbread
- A Touch of Britain
British cafe and shop near Sacramento, CA. Selection of British and Scottish foods. Urban Spoon review says they have the best fish and chips in the Sacramento area.
- British Delights
Tunnocks Tea Cakes, Branston Pickle, Bird’s Custard, proper tea and Crunchie bars
- British Food Shop
Full range of biccies – digestives, rich tea, hobnobs, shortbread and lots of other stuff including Stahly canned haggis
- British Isles Online
Wide assortment of British grub
- cookiemold.com
Shortbread Cookie Molds ~ Hand Carved by Gene Wilson
- Jolly Grub
A fine selection of British vittles, me hearties
- Mclaren's Shortbread
McLaren’s make traditional shortbread, scone mix and also Ginger Lassie cookies. Based in California with Scottish roots, they won “The Best Traditional Shortbread” Award at the Sacramento Valley Scottish Games 2010.
- Scottish Grocer
A wide selection of Scottish foods
- Thistle Baking Company
Delicious handmade shortbread favours for gifts, events or just scoffing.
- Walker's Shortbread
Walker’s make wonderful shortbread, some of which you may be able to find in your local grocery store. The full range is available online. Also oatcakes!
