st clement’s shortbread

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finding it hard to get the gluten free flour, is it ok to use just normal plain flour with the same measurements??

Dear Jamie, I am from Czech, and I have gluten-free diet, so thank you very much for this recipe, I will try it on our Christmas eve. Thank you ! Can I have one ask? What is caster sugar? In czech, we have only three types of sugar - powder sugar, medium powder - realy small balls of sugar, and crystal sugar - small crystals of sugar. Which of types is the best one of this?

I'm British but live in the USA, and Jamie says castor because UK granulated sugar<br /> is very coarse. American granulated is finer and works great as it is.<br />

In the UK we use caster for a lot of baking. Here in New York I put regular granulated sugar in the food processor for a couple of whizzes, and hey presto finer sugar which is exactly what caster sugar is! Try it - no need to search around for gourmet sugar.

Just making the shortbread using quinoa flour, will see how it turns out

I just love method of cooking and all your recipes~~ Thanks Jamie -- I'm almost 80 years old and still learning -

Does anybody know how long this will keep for please and thank you? merry crimbo allx<br />

Can I freeze them once cooked?

Patti K, just want to let you know that the fine powdered sugar you mean is Icing Sugar, NOT Castor sugar. You'll find it beside the Granulated everyday sugar and it says Castor Sugar on the package, usually l Kg size. Icing sugar is the one in the plastic bags. Hope this helps, hate for you to use the wrong one.

Patti, I just read your question and have to tell you that castor sugar is not the white powdered sugar you mean. Here in Canada we have granulated sugar for normal use. Castor sugar is just a finer version of it and says Castor on the package. Easy to find, just smaller volumes, lkg pages I think. The fine white powder is Icing sugar.<br /> Not the same. Hope this helps.<br />

@ patti k............yes caster sugar is just finely ground white sugar hun x

Jamie...I asked my hubby what is favorite Christmas cookie was and he said shortbread!! When I saw your recipe..thot I would give it a try..however..is caster sugar like powdered white sugar we would get here in Canada?? Thanks for any imput you will have...Merry Christmas to you and your family....

I absolutely love this recipe as I have just found out I have an allergy to wheat and oats! Thank you SO much for this!<br /> Love all your shows!<br />

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