Vegan Orange Shortbread Fingers Food

VEGAN SHORTBREAD

Steps:

• Whizz the flour, sugar, a pinch of salt and the cornflour in a food processor to sieve and mix briefly, then add the vanilla and drizzle in the olive oil, pulsing the food processor blades until you get a soft, golden dough. Wrap and chill for 30 mins to rest.
• Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4, and line a baking sheet with parchment or a baking mat. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured work surface to a 5mm thickness and use a round or fluted cutter, about 6cm diameter, to cut out shortbread rounds. Use a small palette knife to transfer to the baking sheet. Can be frozen on the baking tray, then transfered to a box when solid. Will keep for up to three months.
• Sprinkle the 1 tbsp sugar over the biscuits and bake for 15-20 mins until golden brown. Leave to cool for a few mins to firm up on the tray, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely. Add 2-4 mins to the cooking time if baking from frozen.

CRISP ORANGE SHORTBREAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5. Lightly oil a baking sheet. Beat the butter, then cream it with the sugar and orange zest until light. Stir in the flour and baking powder and mix together to form a dough.
• Divide the mixture into 10 balls, arrange on a baking sheet. Press each ball fl at with the tip of a round-bladed knife. Chill for 15 mins, then bake for 12-15 mins until light golden. Leave on the baking sheet for 2 mins before releasing with a palette knife. Slide onto a rack to cool. Will keep stored in an airtight container for up to a week.

VEGAN SHORTBREAD

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 300°F.
• Cream together margarine and sugar.
• Add sifted flour 1/4 cup at a time.
• Use hands to mix into a soft, smooth dough.
• With hands press into a 1-2cm thick rectangle and use sharp knife to cut into fingers.
• Use fork to make pretty shortbread holes.
• Place in oven for 25 minutes.
• Let cool on tray for 5 minutes.
• EXTRA NOTES:.
• This shortbread is not overly sweet - feel free to add another loosely packed TBS or 2 of brown sugar to the mix. Feel free to sprinkle granulated sugar on top before baking. Also depending on your oven cookies can be ready after only 15-20 minutes or can be cooked for up to 50 minutes (for extra crunch and with a very golden bottom). Keep an eye on shortbread for your preference.

VEGAN ORANGE SHORTBREAD FINGERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5.
• Beat the margarine and sugar together until soft and creamy. Beat in the finely grated orange rind.
• Gradually add the sifted flour and gently pull the dough together to form a soft ball. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface until about 1cm/1/2inch thick. Cut into fingers, sprinkle a little extra sugar if you wish (I don't), prick with a fork and bake for about 20 minutes or until the shortbread fingers are a light golden colour.