Orange Shortbread | Orange Biscuits | ಆರೇಂಜ್ ಶಾರ್ಟ್ ಬ್ರೆಡ್ | ಆರೇಂಜ್ ಬಿಸ್ಕಿಟ್

ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಓದಲು ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಕ್ಲಿಕ್ ಮಾಡಿ. 

I came across this recipe few days back. It was written on the back of All purpose flour packet. They had used orange zest in this recipe to give it a nice flavor. Orange zest means the grated peel of orange. This was the first time I used orange zest in my cooking. Loved this simple recipe and gave it a try! Shortbread was light and crispy with the nice aroma of orange zest.
I have tried this recipe several times already and the shortbread got over within 2 days every time. I'm sure, kids love this yummy and crispy shortbread. Also, you can give it as teething biscuits to babies for biting.
Wish you happy cooking :)

Preparation time: 40 minutes
Difficulty level: Medium
Yield: 25 pieces (depending on the size)

Ingredients:

• Zest of 2 Naval Oranges
• Sugar - 1/2 cup (plus 2 tsp if you want to make it sweet)
• All purpose flour / Maida - 3 cups (approx)
• Unsalted butter - 125 gm

Method:

• Transfer the sugar to mixie jar and make a fine powder. 
• Let the butter be in room temperature. Beat it nicely and then add powdered sugar. Beat it till its fluffy and creamy. Add the orange zest and mix it well.    
• Fold in the all purpose flour little by little and make a smooth dough. Keep adding the flour till you are able to make a dough ball out of it.  
• Dust the rolling surface with some dry flour. Roll out the big dough ball into a large circle using a rolling pin and cut it into desired shapes. Rolling is not compulsory, you can make it into any shape of your choice.
• Pre heat the oven to 170°C. Arrange the shaped shortbread pieces in the oven tray and bake them for 15 - 20 minutes or till golden brown. Take them out after 5 minutes and allow to cool.
• Shortbread will become crispy once they cool down. Store them in an air tight jar and enjoy with your cup of tea or coffee!