The Unusual Butter Hack For Better, Easier Shortbread

Prep Time

Cook Time

40m

Total Time

44m

This unusual butter hack for better, easier shortbread uses a combination of all-purpose flour, white whole wheat flour, cornstarch, sugar, salt, and unsalted butter. The result is a delicious shortbread that is soft, crumbly, and perfect for any occasion.

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Ingredients

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255g all-purpose flour (9 ounces; 2 cups)

255g white whole wheat flour (9 ounces; 2 cups), see notes226g cornstarch (8 ounces; 2 cups)

170g golden caster, caster, or superfine sugar (6 ounces; about 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons), plus more for topping (see notes)

1/2 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume454g unsalted butter (1 pound; 2 cups)

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

1,608kcal

80%
Fat

85g

4%
Saturated Fat

53g

2%
Carbohydrates

198g

9%
Fiber

4g

0%
Sugar

38g

1%
Protein

11g

0%
Cholesterol

225mg

11%
Sodium

173mg

8%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

The Unusual Butter Hack For Better, Easier Shortbread

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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