Currant-Caraway Shortbread

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Ingredients

  • 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, cold
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 scant cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/3 cup dried currants
  • 1 generous tablespoon whole caraway seeds

Instructions

  1. Using a stand mixer, cream the butter and sugar together until the mixture is pale, 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. Add all other ingredients and mix until they are well combined, another 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Remove dough from processor and roll out on lightly-floured surface into a free-form shape, roughly 7 x 10 inches and about 1/4 inch thick. I like to roll out the dough on waxed paper or parchment.
  4. Transfer the dough to a cookie sheet and refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes.
  5. Heat oven to 350° F and using a sharp knife, cut the dough into desired shapes. Rustic rectangles work well, and it is not necessary to re-roll the scraps if you are satisfied with some irregular edges, which I think are especially nice for these. As long as your cookies are roughly the same size, they will bake evenly.
  6. Place the shapes on parchment-lined cookie sheets and bake about 10 to 14 minutes, until the bottoms and edges are light brown. Let the shortbreads cool on the cookie sheets for a few minutes, then transfer them to a rack to cool completely.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

401 kcal 20% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.2g 12% DV
Total Fat 20.9g 27% DV
Carbs 47.9g 17% DV
Fiber 2.5g 9% DV
Sugar 0.2g

Electrolytes

Sodium 9696mg 100% DV
Potassium 203.8mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 53.8mg 18% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 174mcg 19% DV
Vitamin C 54.3mg 60% DV
Calcium 39.3mg 3% DV
Iron 2.9mg 16% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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