Lavender Scottish Shortbread

Try this lavender twist on this traditional buttery treat.

Ingredients:

• ½ pound butter
• ½ cup sugar
• 2 ½ cups sifted flour
• 2 tablespoons rice flour
• 1 tablespoon ground lavender
• Preheat oven to 325⁰ F.

Preparation

• Beat butter until creamy.
• Add 2 tablespoons sugar at a time, beating all the while.
• Add sifted flour ½ cup at a time while beating.
• Pat down in 9-inch square pan.
• Prick with fork.
• Bake at 325 degrees for 50 minutes or until light brown.
• Remove, sprinkle with a little sugar and let cool 10 minutes before cutting into small rectangles.

(Adapted from Ethel McNaughton and Yule Love It Lavender Sweet and Savory Recipe Repertoire)