Orange and Thyme Shortbread by Taste.com

Orange and Thyme Shortbread by Taste.com

Ingredients

125g softened butter

1/4 cup caster sugar

1 cup plain flour

1/4 cup rice flour

2 tsp finely grated orange rind

1/2 tsp coarsely chopped thyme

Orange Buttercream

100g softened butter

1 cup icing sugar

1 tsp finely grated orange rind

3 tsp orange juice

Method

1. Using an electric mixer beat softened butter and caster sugar in a bowl until pale and creamy. 

2. Add plain flour and rice flour, stir until dough comes together.

3. Shape into a disc. 

4. Preheat oven to 160C. 

5. Prepare 2 baking trays by lining with baking paper.

6. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface. 

7. Add the orange rind and thyme. Knead until smooth.

8. Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface to a 3mm-thick disc. 

9. Use a 4cm cookie cutter to cut your desired shape from the dough. 

10. Place on the prepared baking trays.

11. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until lightly golden. Ensure to swap the trays halfway through.

Orange Buttercream

1. To make the orange buttercream, use an electric mixer to beat the butter in a bowl until very pale. 

2. Gradually add the icing sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition.

3. Add the orange rind and juice, beating until well combined.

4. Place in a piping bag fitted with a 5mm plain nozzle. 

5. Once biscuits have cooled down, pipe the orange buttercream over half the biscuits. 

6. Top with the remaining biscuits.

 

Recipe supplied by Taste.com.au

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