Shortbread Cinnamon Swirl:

A crumbly, buttery taste, with that perfect kick of cinnamon, this swirl is the perfect biscuit- pastry combo.

Ingredients:

-180g plain flour

-125g butter

-50g caster sugar

For the cinnamon filling:

-50g light brown sugar

-10g butter

-2 tbs ground cinnamon

Method:

  • In a large mixing bowl rub the butter and flour between your fingers until it resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add in the sugar and mix. Compact into a ball of soft dough and leave in the fridge until needed.
  • To make the filling, add the brown sugar, butter and cinnamon, mix until resembles a paste.
  • Remove the dough from the fridge and roll it out on a surface covered with icing sugar so that it doesn’t stick.
  • Spread an even layer of the cinnamon paste over the dough. Roll the dough tightly and slice into wheels.
  • Flatten with the palm of your hand or using the back of a spoon and place them on a lined baking tray.
  • Bake in the oven for 10 minutes, check and bake for another 10 minutes.
  • Once cooked and golden, leave to cook on a wire rack. Once cooled dust with icing sugar and serve.


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