Shortbreadrounds

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Shortbread dough

2. Step 2

   Grate the zest of half a lemon, mix with the flour and salt in a bowl. Cut the butter into pieces, add to the bowl, rub together using your hands to form an even, crumbly mixture.

3. Step 3

   Using a whisk, beat the egg whites with the icing sugar and vanilla paste, add to the butter mixture, quickly combine to form a soft dough. With the help of some cling film, shape the dough into two rolls (each approx. 4 cm in diameter), cover and chill for approx. 1 hr.

4. Step 4

   Shortbreads

5. Step 5

   Cut the dough into slices approx. 5 mm thick, place on two baking trays lined with baking paper.

6. Step 6

   To bake

7. Step 7

   Approx. 10 mins. per tray in the centre of an oven preheated to 200°C. Remove from the oven, allow to cool slightly, leave to cool completely on a rack.