These shortbread are so easy to make and only 5 ingredients used! It’s a great recipe for beginners and the results are more than worth it!

Now the question is, would you prefer chocolate-dipped shortbread or just a sprinkle of sugar? Either way for me, as long as there are plenty of them, any way is good. They are gluten free and optionally dairy free but they taste no different whatsoever compared to shortbread made with wheat flour. And how about trying my Millionaires Shortbread recipe next time?

Shopping List:

So below is your shopping list you will need for this recipe, most ingredients you will find in your cupboard.

• 30g caster sugar
• 60 g butter – I like to use salted but it’s up to you
• 120g gluten free plain flour
• 1/2 tsp vanilla paste/extract
• 1/8 xantham gum – add only if your gluten free flour doesn’t already contain it

So yes as usual I do use vanilla paste instead of extract but if you don’t have any you are free to use extract. You just won’t get that vanilla hit as much.

For the butter you need to use block butter and not spreadable butter.

I use Doves Farm FREEE plain flour from their gluten free range but feel free to use any other gluten free plain flour.

Can this be made dairy free?

Yes these can be made dairy free. Just make sure you swap the butter for a dairy free hard baking block such as Stork block butter or Flora Plant Butter. Make sure it’s softened to make the shortbread though!

No need to wait any longer, let’s get on with the recipe!

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5 Ingredient Gluten Free Shortbread

These insanely light and buttery 5 ingredient shortbread will definitely satisfy your taste buds. Perfect to have in the middle of the afternoon with a cuppa for a quick pick me up. And gluten free of course!

Course Sweet treats

Keyword baking, sweet treats, dairy free, shortbread, light, buttery, biscuits, cookies, gluten free

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 10 biscuits

Equipment

• 1 5.5cm round cutter
• 1 baking tray

Ingredients

• 30 g caster sugar
• 60 g butter softened
• 120 g gluten free plain flour
• 1/2 tsp vanilla paste or extract
• 1/8 tsp xantham gum

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 150℃ Fan/170℃. Line a baking tray with some non stick baking paper ready for the shortbread.
• In a large bowl, using an electric hand mixer beat together your softened butter, caster sugar and vanilla paste/extract until smooth.
• Sift the flour and xantham gum and stir in using a spoon or spatula until it resembles a breadcrumb/crumble type mixture.
• Bring together in a ball in the bowl. This may take a while but it will eventually come together.
• Once formed into a ball, roll out until it's 6-7mm thick. This may be easier to do between two pieces of baking paper- one underneath the dough, one on top.
• Use a small biscuit cutter (I use a 5.5cm cutter) to cut rounds into the dough. Lift off by sliding a palate knife under or you can use a knife as an alternative.
• Arrange them on the baking tray with a small gap between each shortbread. They won't spread much so there's no need for large gaps. Sprinkle each with a little extra caster sugar.
• Place into a preheated oven for 18-21 minutes. They don't need to be golden in colour because they will get more golden as they cool.
• Once baked, leave to cool on the tray and enjoy with a nice cup of tea!

So thanks for reading my recipe, let me know in the comments if you made it and give a star rating! I would love to see how it works out with any pictures

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Lemon Drizzle anyone? What a favourite of so many peoples. And what a classic.

I’ve made this recipe moist, light and airy so even if you’re not a lemon lover (like I used to not be) you’ll still want another slice. And of course it’s gluten free so it tastes exactly like cake WITH gluten but without the pains and illness that come with it.

Do you prefer a glace icing on top or not? I do personally. Whatever way you fancy I would love to see those pictures and comments! And maybe even a cheeky star rating if you enjoy it.

Step by step instructions are below and there is a print button at the top of the page if you prefer the good old fashioned paper way.

Shopping List

So here is what you’ll need for this show stopper.

• 200g softened butter
• 200g caster sugar
• 5 lemons (2 zested, 5 juiced)
• 4 medium eggs
• 175g gluten free self raising flour
• 25g ground almonds – or substitute for 25g of self raising flour for a nut free version
• 100g granulated sugar
• 150g icing sugar

I used the ground almonds to make the cake extra moist. Sounds weird? Give it a go, trust me. It doesn’t taste nutty, it just improves the texture.

For the gluten free flour, I use Doves Farm Freee self raising flour which is their gluten free range. Feel free to use a different gluten free self raising flour if you prefer.

I’m so excited about this cake and I hope you’ll love it like I do. I know it’s a lot of lemons to use but trust me it’s worth it!

Can I make this dairy free?

You can indeed make this dairy free. Just swap the butter out for a block of hard margarine such as Stork or Flora Plant Block Butter. Make sure it’s softened still to make this recipe though.

Can I make this recipe nut free?

Yes you can make this recipe nut free, all you need to do is swap the ground almonds out and substitute for 25g of the gluten free flour you’re using.

Right, on with the recipe!

So thanks so much for reading my recipe, let me know what you think with any comments and pictures!

Enjoy this recipe?

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My light and airy gluten free Viccie is an easy starter recipe for first time gluten free cake makers. It tastes exactly like cake with gluten but without the pains and illness that come with it.

Step by step instructions are below and a print button is at the top of the page if you prefer a paper version. Fed up with complicated recipes with no results? Stick with this recipe, trust me.

Shopping List:

So your shopping list will require a few ingredients, most of which you’ll likely have in your cupboard.

• 150g caster sugar
• 200g gluten free self raising flour
• 300g unsalted butter (200g for sponges, 100g for buttercream)
• 4 medium eggs
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1 tsp baking powder – ensure it’s gluten free
• 2 tsp vanilla extract or paste
• 1/4 tsp xantham gum – if your flour doesn’t already contain it
• strawberry or raspberry jam
• 150g icing sugar plus 1 tbsp extra for dusting

I like to use Doves Farm Freee self raising flour but any gluten free self raising would work. What I love about gluten free cakes as well is the flour seems lighter than wheat flour so the cakes come out fluffier! That’s in my personal opinion.

I find vanilla paste instead of extract an absolute game changer! I love the powerful flavour of the vanilla pod seeds which you don’t get with extract so much. It’s a little more pricey than extract but so worth it in my opinion! It’s available to buy in regular supermarkets.

Make sure your baking powder is gluten free. Most are but not all so it’s always best to check the labels before buying.

Can this be made dairy free?

Yes, this can definitely be made dairy free, just substitute the items below!

• The butter with dairy free block butter – Stork or Flora Plant Butter is a good option. Make sure it’s softened as the recipe states as well.
• The milk for plant based milk such as gluten free oat, tigernut (this isn’t a nut), seed or nut milks.

So here it is! My gluten free Victoria Sponge recipe…

So thanks for reading my recipe, let me know in the comments if you made it with a star rating! I would love to see how it works out with any pictures

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