Crisp orange shortbread

Ingredients

4oz	margarine
2oz	golden caster sugar
	grated zest 1/2 orange
6oz	plain flour
1/2tsp	baking powder

 

Method

1. Heat oven gas 5
2. Lightly oil a baking sheet.
3. Beat the butter, then cream it with the sugar and orange zest until light.
4. Stir in the flour and baking powder and mix together to form a dough.
5. Divide the mixture into 10 balls, arrange on a baking sheet.
6. Press each ball flat with the tip of a rounded blade knife.
7. Chill for 15 minutes, then bake for 12-15 minutes until light golden.
8. Leave on the baking sheet for 2 mins before releasing them with a palette knife.
9. Slide onto a cooling rack.
10. Will keep in an airtight container for up to a week

Temperature & cooking time:
10/15mins at Gas 5

Dietary status:
Dairy free, Egg free, Nut free, Soya free, Vegetarian.

Please note: Dietary status is a guideline only. If you have a food allergy, please check the suitability of your ingredients.