Sometimes a simple cookie is the best and what can be simpler than shortbreads? So I obviously had to make these shortbreads a bit more complicated by adding wholewheat and hazelnuts but it was worth it, they disappeared quickly from the plate! The key ingredient is butter so it is important to use a good, sweet one to get that lovely shortbread taste really come through!
WHOLEWHEAT SHORTBREADS WITH HAZELNUTS
20 pieces
130 g/ 4,6 oz sugar
250 g/ 8,8 oz unsalted butter
125 g/ 4,4 oz wholewheat flour
125 g/ 4,4 oz plain flour
75 g/ 2,6 oz hazelnuts, finely ground
a pinch of salt
sugar to sprinkle
Beat or stir the butter and the sugar together until smooth.
Stir in the flours, hazelnuts and salt to get a smooth paste. Divide the dough in two and for two balls. Turn on to a work surface and gently roll out two circles between parchement papers 20 cm/ 7.9 in in diameter.
Put the two discs, still between the parchment papers in the fridge to chill for 10-20 minutes. Take them out and place onto a baking tray. Sprinkle with sugar.
Bake in a pre-heated oven (175°C/350°F) for 20-25 minutes, or until pale golden-brown. Cut the circles into wedges and set aside to cool on a wire rack.
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Lovely recipe. I'm crazy about hazelnuts, and shortbread too. Will give this a try later in the week.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous looking shortbread! I love this hazelnut shift!
ReplyDeleteGimmy some more! Those look nice as an appetizers for my friends gathering. Yummy stuff!
ReplyDeleteHazelnut shortbreads, what a delightful combination!
ReplyDeleteMay I steal one for my coffee? ;)
wow I must try this recipe asap. Thanks for sharing.
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What a lovely idea to make shortbread with wholewheat flour. I bet these would be stellar with thinly sliced aged cheddar or gouda and apple slices. (fingers crossed that this will post only once rather than the usual 3 times)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely idea to make shortbread with wholewheat flour. I bet these would be stellar with thinly sliced aged cheddar or gouda and apple slices. (fingers crossed that this will post only once rather than the usual 3 times)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely idea to make shortbread with wholewheat flour. I bet these would be stellar with thinly sliced aged cheddar or gouda and apple slices. (fingers crossed that this will post only once rather than the usual 3 times)
ReplyDeleteGreat idea. THanks for sharing.
ReplyDelete<span>wow I must try this recipe asap. <span>Great idea. THanks for sharing.</span></span>
ReplyDeleteLooks great
ReplyDeleteThis is such a wonderful recipe. I'm bookmarking it and will definitely be giving it a go. My mom would love the hazelnuts. They always remind me of her when I see them in any recipe. :)
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! I have to give this a try.
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