Shortbread has long been associated with Scotland, Christmas and Hogmanay, but what is it? Where did it come from? And how do you make it? This is a quick tour through the history of shortbread, and how to make shortbread, according to my great grandmother. Shortbread Ingredients 250g/8.8oz Butter 125g/4.4oz Caster Sugar 250g/8.8oz Plain flour 125g/4.4oz Cornflour Method 1. Preheat oven to 160°C/320°F (fan oven temps) 2. Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper. 3. Cream together the butter and