Amazon Associates

Amazon Associates PartnerTrusted

As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases made through links on this page. This helps support our site at no extra cost to you. Clicking on ingredient or equipment links will take you to amazon.com where you can purchase these items.

Traditional Breton shortbread

Recipe by Hervé Cuisine

Traditional Breton shortbread made with unsalted butter, lightly salted with fleur de sel, melting inside and crisp on the edges. Ideal as cookies, tart base, or small tartlets topped with whipped cream and fruit.

MediumFrenchServes 12

Shop all ingredients on Amazon in one click • Printable PDF with shopping checklist

Source Video
4h 45m
Prep
20m
Cook
37m
Cleanup
5h 42m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$3.55
Per serving:$0.30

Critical Success Points

  • Whisk the yolks and sugar until a fluffy texture is achieved.
  • Do not overwork the dough after adding the flour.
  • Respect the chilling time (minimum 4 h).
  • Use cookie cutters to keep the shape during baking.
  • Allow to cool completely before unmolding.

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the hot oven with care.
  • Use kitchen gloves to remove the sheet.
  • Be careful with the fine blade knife when unmolding.

☕ 100% Free & Ad-Free Forever! Made by ADHD friends who got lost in recipe videos

We built this because we kept forgetting recipe steps. Help us keep it ad-free & support our caffeine addiction!

Buy Us a Coffee

You Might Also Like

Similar recipes converted from YouTube cooking videos

Galettes Bretonnes (Traditional Breton Butter Biscuits)

Galettes Bretonnes (Traditional Breton Butter Biscuits)

Classic Breton butter biscuits, known as galettes bretonnes, are crisp, buttery cookies flavored with vanilla. Perfect for tea or coffee, they are simple to make with a few pantry staples and a short chilling period.

2 hrs 9 min
6
$4.60
4
FrenchEasy
Cookie pizza with praline and caramelized hazelnuts

Cookie pizza with praline and caramelized hazelnuts

A decadent pizza made with cookie dough, topped with homemade praline, caramelized hazelnuts and chocolate chips. Inspired by Cédric Grolet's creation, this recipe combines crunch, creaminess and sweetness for an original dessert or snack.

2 hrs 29 min
6
$14.10
6
FrenchMedium
Cake au cœur de framboise recouvert de glaçage rose

Cake au cœur de framboise recouvert de glaçage rose

Un cake moelleux à la poudre d'amande et à la farine, parfumé à la rose, avec un cœur fondant de purée de framboise et un glaçage chocolat rose. Parfait pour la Saint‑Valentin ou toute occasion spéciale.

1 hr 25 min
8
$12.50
2
FrenchMediumFrench
Light pancakes with aquafaba and raspberry compote

Light pancakes with aquafaba and raspberry compote

Fluffy and ultra‑light pancakes made with aquafaba (chickpea water) instead of egg whites, flavored with lime zest and served with a quick raspberry compote. Perfect for a vegan or egg‑free breakfast.

45 min
2
$3.26
3
FrenchMedium
Moist Lamb Shoulder in Pressure Cooker with Roasted Vegetables

Moist Lamb Shoulder in Pressure Cooker with Roasted Vegetables

An ultra‑tender lamb shoulder cooked in a pressure cooker, flavored with garlic, rosemary and thyme, served with oven‑roasted vegetables (butternut squash, sweet potato, carrots, asparagus, zucchini and broccoli). Ideal for a comforting family meal.

4 hrs 55 min
4
$25.10
3
FrenchMedium
Fluffy Vanilla Cinnamon Pancakes

Fluffy Vanilla Cinnamon Pancakes

Light and airy pancakes flavored with vanilla and cinnamon, perfect for a cozy breakfast. The batter is folded with whipped egg whites for extra fluffiness and served with maple syrup or your favorite toppings.

1 hr 11 min
4
$2.38
2
FrenchEasy
Coffee