Almond Shortbread

Oct 8, 2009 by

I love almond shortbread (also known as Greek Shortbread, but most other European cultures also have a version of this recipe) but I’ve never tried making them gluten free. At the gluten free show there was a stand promoting Lupin Flour and they had some shortbread – it was divine so I’ll have to give it a go. Below is the recipe from Irwin Valley Lupin Flour and you can order the flour online, unfortunately it looks like there are not yet any stockists in Victoria.

Preparation Time

30 minutes

Cooking Time

10 – 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 250g unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup pure icing sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • ¾ cup  blanched, slivered almonds
  • 15mL ouzo  (plus extra for topping)
  • Flour mix (240g plain flour & 60g Irwin Valley Lupin Flour)

Method

  1. Toast almonds under griller until light golden brown. Allow to cool.
  2. Preheat oven to 180°C (conventional heat).
  3. Cream butter & sugar until white in colour.
  4. Add egg yolks & mix well.
  5. Stir in almonds & ouzo.
  6. Fold in 2/3 of the flour mix. Continue to add flour only until mixture forms a slightly sticky dough.
  7. Roll out dough on lightly floured benchtop into strips approx. 8cm wide.
  8. Using a suitably sized glass or small bowl, cut strips into crescent-shaped pieces.
  9. Place on a baking tray (lightly greased or use baking paper).
  10. Bake until pale golden brown.
  11. While still hot, sprinkle liberally with extra ouzo, then dust with icing sugar.
  12. When cool, store in an airtight container, covering with extra icing sugar. Stays fresh for up to 4 weeks.

Notes & tips

  • Sprinkle with rosewater in place of ouzo.
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  1. noreen
    October 20, 2009

    YUM …reminds me of the greek bickies I used to love as a kid….will have to get my talented cooking daughter to make these…delicious.

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  2. Jade
    October 28, 2009

    HAH!!!! Since when do “I” cook lol

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  3. Rilsta
    November 12, 2009

    I have never tried Greek Shortbread before. Does it taste like normal shortbread or does the added ouzo give it a different taste?

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  4. glutenshmooten
    November 12, 2009

    similar to normal shortbread but usually a bit lighter, not quite as dense…you’ll have to try it!

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  5. Victoria
    April 14, 2011

    Sounds good, will try them. Do you know a gluten free recipe for Tsoureki (Greek Easter Bread) by any chance??

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