Explore shortbread with this concise guide packed with practical tips.

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Close up view of Scottish shortbread stacked on a cooling rack.  One cookie is broken into two pieces. A kitchen towel and glass of milk are in the distance.

First process shot is dry ingredients in a food processor with the butter added in on top.  Second photo is the ingredients blended into a pea-size pieces. Third process photo is the dough formed into a ball to chill.  Fourth process photo is the dough pressed into a square pan before baking.

Top view of pieces of shortbread on a gray counter and a cooling rack. A glass of milk and kitchen towel are next to the cookies.

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And that’s a wrap—here’s to mastering the subject!