The History and Making of Shortbread

What is the traditional ingredient ratio for making shortbread?

• One part sugar, two parts flour, three parts butter

• One part butter, two parts sugar, three parts flour

• One part sugar, two parts butter, three parts flour

• One part flour, two parts sugar, three parts butter

During which century did shortbread become popular as a luxury food?

• 16th century

• 14th century

• 12th century

• 18th century

What is the first step in preparing the traditional Scottish shortbread recipe?

• Preheating the oven

• Mixing the flour and sugar

• Rolling out the dough

• Cutting the dough into shapes

How thick should the dough be rolled out for the shortbread?

• 1/4 inch

• 1/2 inch

• 3/4 inch

• 1 inch

What is a fun fact about the relationship between shortbread and Girl Scout cookies?

• Girl Scout cookies originated from shortbread recipes

• Girl Scout cookies are baked in the same way as shortbread

• Girl Scout cookies are a variation of traditional shortbread

• Girl Scout cookies are made with the same ingredients as shortbread