Description
Classic British shortbread biscuits with a creamy, buttery essence popularized by Ted Lasso’s character. Sweet crumbles melt seamlessly, inviting you to savor a delightful taste of comfort and nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to 65 to 67ºF (18 to 19ºC)
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar, plus more for sprinkling
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, or sea salt
Instructions
- Prepping the Workspace: Position the oven rack centrally and preheat to 325ºF. Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper, creating generous overhangs for effortless extraction.
- Dough Creation: Combine butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt in a mixer. Blend from low to medium speed until the mixture transforms into a light, airy texture. Scrape bowl sides to ensure uniform mixing.
- Pan Preparation: Transfer the dough into the prepared pan, pressing and distributing evenly. Use plastic wrap and a spatula to smooth the surface, achieving a flawless, consistent layer. Pierce the dough with precisely spaced fork marks, creating approximately 36 evenly distributed indentations.
- Chilling and Baking: Refrigerate the pan for 30 minutes to firm the dough. Bake in the preheated oven until the edges and surface develop a rich, golden-brown complexion, typically 30-35 minutes.
- Finishing Touches: Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. While warm, slice into rectangular portions. Optional: dust with granulated sugar for an extra touch of sweetness. Allow complete cooling in the pan, then extract using parchment paper overhangs. For an authentic Ted Lasso experience, transfer to a charming pink pastry box.
Notes
- Precision Matters: Ensure butter is at room temperature for seamless mixing and optimal dough texture.
- Baking Technique: Use a light touch when pressing dough into the pan to prevent dense, tough biscuits.
- Cooling Strategy: Allow biscuits to cool completely in the pan to maintain their delicate, crisp structure.
- Storage Secret: Keep biscuits in an airtight container for up to a week, maintaining their classic Ted Lasso charm and freshness.
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 177
- Sugar: 10.3 g
- Sodium: 0.6 g
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15.2 g
- Fiber: 0.6 g
- Protein: 1.8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg