Petticoat Tails Recipes

PETTICOAT TAILS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees, with rack in upper third. Sift flour and salt into a bowl; set aside. Put butter into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium-high speed until fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes, scraping down sides of bowl. Gradually add sugar; beat until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
• Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture all at once; mix until just combined.
• Using plastic wrap, press dough into a buttered 10-inch fluted tart pan with a removable bottom. With plastic on dough, refrigerate 20 minutes.
• Cut out a round from center using a 2 1/4-inch cookie cutter; discard. Put cutter back in center. Cut dough into 8 wedges; prick all over with a wooden skewer. Refrigerate 20 minutes.
• Sift 1 tablespoon granulated sugar over top. Bake until golden brown and firm in center, about 1 hour. Transfer pan to a wire rack. Recut shortbread into wedges; let cool completely in pan. Can be stored in an airtight container up to 2 weeks.

PETTICOAT TAILS SHORTBREAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Place the butter in a large bowl and mix until just creamed but not fluffy
• Add in the sugar and pinch of salt (optional) and mix until just combined
• Add the flour and mix slowly until clumps are just formed
• Use your hands to gently fold the mixture into a ball, taking care to work the dough as little as possible
• Tip onto your benchtop and use a rolling pin to help roughly shape it into the size of your tin (see recipe notes)
• Press into the tin, cut into 8 slices and create a design on top with your fingers and a fork/toothpick if you like
• Chill for at least 30 minutes in the fridge, preferably one hour
• Bake at 160C or 325F in a pre-heated fan assisted oven for 45-60 minutes, depending on the size of the tin. The shortbread should be lightly browned when done.
• Remove from the oven and run a knife along the previous cuts while it's still hot. Remove the edge of the springform tin and allow to cool before removing from the bottom.

POPPY SEED SHORTBREAD PETTICOAT TAILS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Cream butter in a bowl using a silicone spatula. Add confectioners' sugar and mix to combine. Mix in almond extract. Work in flour and poppy seeds. Turn dough onto an unfloured board and knead until smooth.
• Spray a shortbread mould with non-stick spray. Put dough in the middle of the mould and press into the mould, working from the center to the edges. Prick the entire surface with a fork.
• Bake shortbread in the preheated oven until the entire surface is lightly browned, 30 to 35 minutes.
• Let shortbread cool in the mould for about 10 minutes. Flip mould over onto a wooden cutting board and use a sharp knife to cut into serving pieces while still warm.

PETTICOAT SHORTBREAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F/177C.
• Mix flour, powdered sugar and caraway seeds together. Cut in butter until the dough looks like pebbles.
• Mush together into a loose ball and place on a lightly floured board or silicone mat. Knead the dough until it firms up but is still workable. Have faith - the dough will be dry at first but the warmth of your hands will melt the butter a bit and blend everything together. Pretend its playdough.
• Roll out the dough to about a 1/4" thick circle. Crimp the edges like you would a pie crust with your finger and thumb. Prick surface with a fork all over.
• At this point you can score it by cutting the circle into equal wedges with a pizza cutter; if you're using a silicone mat, be careful not to cut it.
• Cut out a small circle in the middle- details on why below.**
• Bake for 20-30 minutes until golden.
• Take out and sprinkle with powdered sugar while still hot. You can also cut and dredge each wedge entirely in the powdered sugar, but that makes it a bit sweet for my taste.
• Allow to rest for about ten minutes. Unless you just can't wait another second!

PETTICOAT TAILS (SHORTBREAD-TYPE COOKIES)

Steps:

• Cream butter and sugar thoroughly. Add vanilla. Stir in flour and salt.
• Mold in rolls about 2 inches across. Wrap in waxed paper, then plastic wrap tightly. Chill several hours or overnight (or until needed straight out of the frig).
• Heat oven to 400 degrees. Cut slices about 1/4 inch thick. Place a little apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned.

PETTICOAT TAILS

Steps:

• Cream together the butter, confectioner's sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Stir in the flour and salt. Press and mold dough into a long smooth roll about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for several hours or overnight.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
• Slice chilled roll into 1/8 to 1/16 inch thick slices. Place on ungreased baking sheets and bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.

PETTICOAT TAILS

Steps:

• Mix flour and sugar in a bowl, rub in butter.
• Knead well to form a smooth paste.
• Divide into two equal parts, shape and flatten into 2 x 7" rounds, approximately 1/2 " thick.
• Mark top into portions, decorate edges and prick with a fork.
• Place on a greased baking tray.
• Bake for 30 mins at 160c, 325F Gas mark 3 or until pale and golden.