What Happens if You Overwork Shortbread: Understanding the Consequences and Perfecting the Technique

Shortbread, a classic Scottish biscuit, is renowned for its crumbly texture and rich, buttery flavor. The simplicity of its ingredients—butter, sugar, flour, and salt—belies the complexity of achieving the perfect shortbread. One of the critical factors in making shortbread is the technique, particularly the amount of time spent working the dough. Overworking the dough can … Read more