Name: Parmesan and chive shortbread
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cup plain flour; 2 tablespoon rice flour; 250 gram butter, cubed; 3/4 cup grated parmesan; 1/3 cup toasted pinenuts; 1/4 cup chopped chives; 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Parmesan and chive shortbread

These savoury shortbreads are perfect for morning and afternoon tea, lunchboxes or as a snack. They can be served warm, stored in an airtight container or popped into the freezer for another day.

Makes 30 Item

Prep

20M

Cook

25M

Total

45M

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Ingredients

2 1/4 cup plain flour

2 tablespoon rice flour

250 gram butter, cubed

3/4 cup grated parmesan

1/3 cup toasted pinenuts

1/4 cup chopped chives

1 teaspoon garlic powder

Method

1.Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Lightly grease and line 3 baking trays.

2.Sift flours into a large bowl. Add butter. Rub in using fingertips, until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Stir in remaining ingredients. Season to taste.

3.Press mixture together to form a ball (adding 1 or 2 teaspoons of water, if necessary). Roll tablespoons of mixture into balls. Place onto prepared trays. Flatten slightly.

4.Bake for 20-25 minutes, until lightly browned. Cool on trays. Store in an airtight container.

makes about 30 Shortbread can also be made with parsley and cheddar, or crumbled feta and chopped olives can also be used.
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