Delicate buttery lavender shortbread lightly scented with culinary lavender.
Quick Facts
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Chilling time: 20 minutes
Baking time: 15–18 minutes
Makes: About 18 biscuits
Ingredients
- 200 g unsalted butter, softened
- 100 g caster sugar
- 300 g plain flour
- 1 tsp culinary lavender
- Pinch of sea salt
Method
- Cream the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Mix in the flour, lavender and salt to form a soft dough.
- Shape, wrap and chill for 20 minutes.
- Roll the dough lightly on a floured surface, then slice or cut into rounds.
- Bake at 170°C for 15–18 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool on a wire rack.
Ways to Enjoy It
Serve lavender shortbread with tea, fresh berries or a spoonful of lemon curd. It also works well as a sweet biscuit alongside a simple afternoon spread, rather than savoury dishes.
Plant Notes
Use culinary lavender sparingly; its floral flavour becomes stronger during baking. For the best flavour, choose buds intended for cooking rather than decorative use.
Important Information
Use only lavender sold or grown for culinary use. Check allergen information for butter and flour.
