Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 bag Earl Grey tea, ground to a powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¾ cup butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Why This Recipe Is So Flavorful
Expert Cooking Tips
- Chill the dough before baking to help the cookies keep their shape and prevent spreading.
- Avoid overbaking; remove the shortbread when the edges just start to turn golden for a tender texture.
Step 1
Lightly heat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and lightly grease a baking sheet. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, powdered tea, salt, and nutmeg. In a separate small bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar until it’s smooth and creamy. Then, mix the butter and sugar into the flour mixture until it looks like coarse crumbs. Add the brewed tea and stir until the dough comes together into a soft ball.
Step 2
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it just a little to bring it all together. Roll it out into a circle about half an inch thick. Use a round cutter to cut out your biscuits and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 3
Pop the tray in the oven and bake for about 12 to 15 minutes, or until the shortbread turns a lovely golden brown. Let them cool a bit before enjoying!
