gluten-free shortbread

our shortbread biscuits have the perfect dunking ability, ready to be enjoyed alongside your hot beverage of choice! makes: 12.

ingredients

• 175g salted butter (softened)

• 75g caster sugar (plus extra for sprinkling)

• 245g gluten-free plain flour (i use doves farm)

• 1tsp xanthan gum

method

preheat your oven to 180c/250 fan/gas mark 4.

mix together the butter and sugar with a wooden spoon until soft and creamy.

add in the flour and xanthan gum and mix the ingredients together until a firm dough is formed.

turn the dough out onto a lightly floured worktop and knead until smooth. then, roll out the dough until it is 5mm in thickness and, using a 3 inch x 3 inch round cutter, stamp out 12 biscuits.

arrange the biscuits on a baking tray, ensuring that they are spread slightly apart. prick the tops with a fork and bake for 20 minutes (or until lightly golden).

finally, while still hot, sprinkle a little sugar on top of the biscuits and leave to cool.