Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Lemon-Lime Basil Shortbread

I am a dessert connoisseur-esse thanks to my mother.  She is a GIFTED baker with remarkable acumen for ingredients and balance in sweet indulgences.  I like to think I've inherited her knack for pairing flavors which is why this lemon-lime basil shortbread sounded delightful.  I've been eating them for breakfast all week!
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar plus more for pressing cookies
1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2" cubes
2 Tbsp. sliced fresh basil leaves
1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest plus 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp. finely grated lime zest
1/4 tsp. kosher salt

Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Place flour, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, butter, basil, both zests, lemon juice and salt in a food processor.  Pulse until large, moist clumps form.
  3. Measure level tablespoonfuls of dough; roll between your palms to form balls and place on a large baking sheet spaced 2" apart.
  4. Lightly dust the bottom of a flat measuring cup with powdered sugar and press cookies into 2" rounds, dusting cup bottom with powdered sugar as needed to prevent sticking.
  5. Bake until edges are brown, about 20 minutes.  Transfer to a wire rack.
Recipe from Bon Appetit, July 2011 Issue

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