Chocolate Shortbread of Protest
Sep. 23rd, 2006 11:20 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
bobcatmoranThe chocolate shortbread turned out surprisingly well, considering that we've had a rather lousy track record with this cookbook (not entirely surprising, considering that it's painfully obvious that it's a UK cookbook with the measurements converted. Most recipes call for at least one ingredient, like self-rising flour, that's common on the other side of the pond, but not a pantry staple over here).
Anyway, here's the recipe .
Chocolate Shortbread
From "Simply Baking"
Makes 12 slices
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa
4 Tbsp superfine sugar (note: I substituted an equal amount of granulated sugar with no problems)
2/3 cup butter, softened
1 3/4 oz semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
Directions:
1. Lightly grease a cookie sheet
2. Place all of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl and beat until they form a dough. Knead the dough lightly. or you can do as I did and just mix it in the bowl using your impeccably clean hands.
3. Place the dough on the prepared cookie sheet and roll or press out to form an 8-inch circle.
4. Pinch the edges of the dough with your fingertips to form a decorative edge. Prick all over with a fork and mark into 12 wedges, using a sharp knife.
5. Bake in a preheated oven at 325°F for 40 minutes, or until firm. Let cool slightly before cutting into wedges. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Anyway, here's the recipe .
Chocolate Shortbread
From "Simply Baking"
Makes 12 slices
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa
4 Tbsp superfine sugar (note: I substituted an equal amount of granulated sugar with no problems)
2/3 cup butter, softened
1 3/4 oz semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
Directions:
1. Lightly grease a cookie sheet
2. Place all of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl and beat until they form a dough. Knead the dough lightly. or you can do as I did and just mix it in the bowl using your impeccably clean hands.
3. Place the dough on the prepared cookie sheet and roll or press out to form an 8-inch circle.
4. Pinch the edges of the dough with your fingertips to form a decorative edge. Prick all over with a fork and mark into 12 wedges, using a sharp knife.
5. Bake in a preheated oven at 325°F for 40 minutes, or until firm. Let cool slightly before cutting into wedges. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
