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English Lemon Shortbread Strips

English Lemon Shortbread Strips prepared dish

These english lemon shortbread strips are a delightful treat, combining the rich buttery flavor of traditional shortbread with a refreshing hint of lemon. Perfect for afternoon tea or as a sweet snack, these strips are easy to make and sure to impress. Enjoy the melt-in-your-mouth texture and zesty aroma with every bite!

This recipe is british style, snack, scaled for 8 servings, with 15 min prep and 25 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 25 min · Total: 40 min · Serves: 8

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include lemon zest, all-purpose flour, salt, unsalted butter.
  • Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the lemon zest and lemon juice to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  5. Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  7. Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Once cooled, cut into strips and serve.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 190
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Fat: 11 g
  • Carbohydrates: 24 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 30 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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