Okay, so it's been forever since my last post and you're all going, "Great, what excuse does she have this time?" No excuses- I forgot.......I ate all my delicious treats and then realized I hadn't blogged about it. So sad.
Well, as proof I have the last two remaining shortbread cookies. Now you're skeptical because gluten free shortbread? I mean, really? But hear me out! Way back when, flour actually had less gluten and a different version of gluten in it, so shortbread really didn't have that much gluten to begin with. This tastes to me like real old-fashioned homemade shortbread, so give it a chance!
Ah, but they're not alone--oh no, I have included my new favourite summertime drink: homemade chai tea. There are a thousand and one versions of chai tea, this was simply the first I tried. I happened to love it so I haven't tried any more....yet.
All the best in trying these recipes!
Scottish Shortbread
Ingredients
2 cups of 1-1 gluten free flour
¾ cup butter
½ cup sugar
Preheat oven to 350F. Combine all three ingredients and mix with the paddle attachment- I used a
spoon and essentially just cut the butter in, modelling the dough together. Continue until a dough begins to
form.
Press into an 8x8 pan. Bake until cooked through and lightly browned,
about 30 minutes
Chai Tea
Ingredients
8 cups water
8 bags black tea (orange pekoe)
¾ cups sugar (to taste- I actually prefer less sugar)
16 whole cloves
16 whole cardamom seeds (with or without the pods)
5 cinnamon sticks
8 slices of fresh ginger
Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on high
for 2-2 ½ hours. Strain mixture and discard solids. Serve warm or chilled.
*Tea
can be refrigerated for up to three days. (I personally like it best the day
after).
The Chai tea is amazing. If you love Chai tea you should try this. The shortbread are excellent.
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