Star Shaped Walnut Shortbreads
Asked on 13 Dec 2020 by Deirdremcfadden
Dear Lindsey
I made the star shaped walnut shortbreads, did everything according to the recipe, even watched the video on making buiscuits, although I am a avid baker of Delia's recipes. The mixture was so dry, like breadcrumbs after adding the flour. It wouldn't form a dough andwas impossible to roll out, even after time in fridge. I added a little water and this helped only marginally.
Can you suggest why the mixture was so dry and what to do next time. I bake a lot of Delia's biscuits without a problen.
Thank you
Deirdre
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Hello Deirdre,
As you’ve reported a couple of unsuccessful attempts, I’ve made these this evening to check the recipe.
The recipe online is exactly the same as the version in the books.
I found that it worked at each stage without making any adjustment to the ingredient (except I used all plain flour as I couldn’t get rice flour today).
The mixture was like breadcrumbs when I added the nuts but it came together gradually as I pressed the ingredients together in the bowl using my hands.
I’d be happy to send you some photos if you send me your email (which of course I will not publish!).
Kind regards
Lindsey
That would be great Lindsay. I couldn't get the white rice flour but I got brown rice flour which looked almost white, in Holland and Barrett.
By the way, I cannot describe how beautiful the Spiced Apple and Cider Cake. Everyone loves it and everyone wants it. I'm making 3 more today . It's the nicest cake in whole wide world.
I would love to get these little stars right, as I thought I give some gifts for Christmas
Thanks Deirdre