Shortbread Tree Decorations
If you are following a free-from diet and fancy a sweet treat this Christmas,
then look no further. We have a recipe that not only looks great but tastes delicious.
Ingredients (makes 24)
200g dairy free margarine
100g caster sugar
100g corn flour
2 tsp gluten substitute (available online or at supermarket)
200g gluten-free plain white flour
a few drops of cold water to help bind mixture
100g caster sugar
100g corn flour
2 tsp gluten substitute (available online or at supermarket)
200g gluten-free plain white flour
a few drops of cold water to help bind mixture
Ribbon for hanging the decoration
Icing for decoration optional
Icing for decoration optional
Method
Sift all of the dry ingredients into a bowl and mix thoroughly. Rub the margarine
until it resembles fine breadcrumbs. Continue rubbing in until the mixture can
be formed into a ball. Add a little cold water, if necessary, to bind.
Knead lightly, and then roll out onto a well floured work surface so it is at
least ½ cm thick all over. Cut into festive shapes and punch a hole at the top
of each shape for you to loop the ribbon through.
Bake in a preheated oven (200c 400f gas mark 6) for 15 minutes, or until browned.
Leave on a baking sheet to cool. Place ribbon through the hanging holes before
decorating with icing or sweets
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