Orange Shortbread Fingers Home Made Best Made

Ingredients 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar grated zest of 1 orange 1/4 teaspoon salt 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, chopped

Introduction: The tangy flavor of these shortbread fingers makes a pleasant change from traditional Christmas shortbread. Makes about 24 fingers. Total time: 45 minutes. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 300°F. Grease an 8-inch square pan. Step 2: Into a medium bowl, sift the flour and cornstarch. Add the 1/4 cup sugar, orange zest, and salt. Using your fingertips, work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. Step 3: Knead the mixture until it forms a dough, then press it into the prepared pan. Score the dough into 24 narrow rectangles and prick with the tines of a fork. Sprinkle with the 2 tablespoons of sugar. Bake for 30 minutes or until a pale golden color. Step 4: Remove from the oven and leave the shortbread to cool in the pan until it holds its shape enough to turn out on a rack. Step 5: When completely cooled, cut the shortbread into fingers along the scored lines. The cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week.