SHORTBREAD: 1 batch done...3 more to go, my kitchen smells like Christmas.
Next are Nuts & Bolts (Bits & Bites to some). Not doing much baking this year...kids are trying to eat healthier, but these are their two favourites.Hugs Jerri
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This is the recipe for my Shortbread..very simple
3 1/5 cups all purpose flour
1 cup corn starch
1 cup icing sugar
1 lb of butter soft, and a pinch of salt.
Mix all together and knead well until it is smooth and well blended.
I then make a large ball and cut it into 4's.
Roll out on a little flour to about 1/4" thick. I use mini Christmas cookie cutters, they are less than 2". Put on cookie sheet. I use a corn skewer and poke each one so they remain flat. Bake in oven 325-350 for 10-15 mins, or until still light in colour.
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by jerrib
30 Nov 2013
If anyone wants my Nuts and Bolts recipe, please send me a Private message, (add your e-mail address in the PM) and I will send you the recipe.
by cfidl
30 Nov 2013
I think I may try your shortbread recipe. It looks easy enough. I live in high altitude so I would probably have to add another 1/2 cup of flour.
by dragonflyer
01 Dec 2013
I will have to give this a try...I have never made shortbread cookies with icing sugar and cornstarch...
30656Good for you Jerri starting early. I normally bake and we fill the car with goodies to take to Johannesburg for Christmas. This year we are flying so will just have to bake when I get there.
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by jerrib
30 Nov 2013
Yes, I am early, but its always been my way. Being a single parent and working full time (now retired) I had to start everything early. I like to enjoy the holiday season and not have to panic to get things done at the last minute.
255050Would you like to adopt?
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by jerrib
30 Nov 2013
I am not a cook/baker by any stretch of the imagination, but these are two things I can make that everyone loves.
Hugs Jerri
66910Good for you Jerri, I love the smell of Shortbread, but these days have to eat Gluten free ones. Some are better than others. Love Chris
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by jerrib
30 Nov 2013
Hi Chris, I see in the stores here in Canada, that you can buy Gluten Free flour. Do you have it there too?
Hugs Jerri
234497Nuts & Bolts??? That sounds exciting, like Robot Food.
I'll have to Google that one.
I'm getting quite interested in Christmas cooking - dangerous stuff since I actually hate cooking but my daughter, Sandy, made pumpkin pie with marshmallow topping in 2000 for Christmas and I've been 'sold' on American holiday food ever since.
AlmaG.
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by pennifold
29 Nov 2013
It might be the recipe we make over here in Australia using Nutrigrain cereal?
by jerrib
30 Nov 2013
It is a recipe that my Step-Mom had. I have been making them for almost 50 years and its just something my kids look forward to every year. I can't get some of the original spices, but they seem to still like them, with what I have substituted.
Some people know it as Bits and Bites.
There are Rice Chex, Wheat Chex, Corn Chex, Cheerios, Shreddies, Peanuts, Pretzels, and now I add corn nuts and gold fish.
17214Hi, I am intrigued to know why you have started so early with your Christmas baking? The fruit cake , yes, but the shortbread? Would love to know. I too am a baker - also of shortbread and Greek shortbread, amongst others. Kind wishes, Patricia - South Africa
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by jerrib
30 Nov 2013
I don't make Fruit cake and butter tarts much anymore, my family are trying to cut back on all the Christmas goodies. I will be away for a week or so, so wanted to get it done as I won't have time when I get back.
2974Can we have the recipe, please?????? thanks. Merry Christmas************
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60484We need smell computers. Sounds delicious and so much tastier than store brought.
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by jerrib
30 Nov 2013
No, I can gain weight just looking at food. If computers had a smell feature, I would weight twice as much...lol.
89895Yum!
Just let me get my passport and a few thousand dollars...I will be right over -- begging on your front doorstep!
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