Vegan Shortbread 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.

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.