A Night on Earth in Scotland Shortbread Whisky Pairing Ritual

ALMOND SHORTBREAD

Represents the shortbread that would be gifted

• 1250g unsalted butter, softened
• 550g caster sugar, plus extra to finish 
• 1600g plain flour
• 200g ground almonds

CHOCOLATE AND ORANGE SHORTBREAD 

Represents the dark haired person who would “first foot” after the stroke of midnight

• 1225g butter, softened 
• 595g golden caster sugar 
• 1400g plain flour
• 14 tbsp cocoa powder
• 700g dark chocolate
• Zest of 3 oranges

CHARCOAL SHORTBREAD

Represents the coal that the “first footer” would bring

• 1250g unsalted butter, softened
• 550g caster sugar, plus extra to finish 
• 1600g plain flour
• 200g active charcoal powder

THE METHOD FOR ALL RECIPES

1. Preheat the oven to 180C.
2. Beat the butter and the sugar together until smooth.
3. Stir in the flour (almonds/cocoa/chocolate/orange zest, depending which recipe you are following) to get a smooth dough. Tip on to a work surface and gently roll out until the dough is 2.5cm thick. 
4. Trim the sides making a large square, sugar and chill in the fridge for 20 minutes.
5. Apply the same technique to all 3 doughs and stack them on top of each other. Black, brown, and then white on top.
6. Cut into tri-coloured shortbread fingers (3cm x 9cm).
7. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until ready. Set aside to cool on a wire rack.

Enjoy a  finger of each of this festive shortbread with a dram of A Night on Earth in Scotland.