Traditional Breton shortbread

Ingredients

• 3 unités Egg yolks (Separate from whites, keep whites for another use)
• 150 g Granulated sugar (White sugar, adjust to taste)
• 200 g Unsalted butter (At room temperature, slightly soft)
• 300 g All-purpose flour (Sift before incorporation)
• 1 c. à café Baking powder (Baking powder)
• 1 pincée Fleur de sel (Enhances the butter flavor)
• 1 c. à café Lemon zest (optional) (Finely grated zest)
• 1 c. à café Vanilla extract (optional) (Or 1 vanilla bean)

Instructions

1. Separate yolks from whites

   Separate the three egg yolks from the whites and place them in the robot bowl or a large bowl.

   Time: PT5M

2. Mix yolks and sugar

   Add the granulated sugar to the egg yolks and whisk until you obtain a fluffy, slightly pale mixture.

   Time: PT5M

3. Incorporate the butter

   Pour the slightly softened unsalted butter and continue whisking until the mixture is homogeneous.

   Time: PT5M

4. Add baking powder, flour and salt

   Fold in the baking powder, sifted flour, fleur de sel and, if desired, the lemon zest or vanilla extract. Mix gently until the flour is just incorporated.

   Time: PT5M

5. Shape and wrap the dough

   Gather the dough with the spatula, form a ball, flatten it slightly, wrap it in cling film and place it in the refrigerator.

   Time: PT5M

6. Chill

   Let the dough rest in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight, so it firms up and is easier to work with.

   Time: PT4H

7. Roll out the dough

   On a lightly floured work surface, roll the dough to about 1.5 cm thickness using a rolling pin.

   Time: PT10M

8. Cut the shortbread

   Use cookie cutters to cut the desired shapes, then place them directly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

   Time: PT5M

9. Bake

   Place the sheet in the preheated oven at 160°C and bake 12‑15 minutes until the edges are golden.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: 160°C

10. Cool

    Remove the shortbread from the oven and let them cool on a rack before serving or storing.

    Time: PT10M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

120

Protein

1 g

Carbohydrates

15 g

Fat

6 g

Fiber

0.3 g