These Sourdough Shortbread Cookies are buttery and lightly sweetened with a deliciously crispy, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Made with just six ingredients, including sourdough discard, they’re the ...

With their buttery flavor and crisp, crumbly texture, shortbread cookies are a classic treat which are delicious all on their ...

Everyone loves shortbread, but all too often we rely on the shop-bought stuff to get our fix. However, as these five delicious recipes prove, making the buttery biscuits is surprisingly easy ...

Empire biscuits are tasty Scottish shortbread-style biscuits, filled with jam and topped with icing and cherries. They are great for a teatime treat with a mug of tea. Place the butter and caster ...

One thing all the taste-testers seemed to agree on was that the herbal peppermint tea ($12) was as bland and beige as the ...

These delicate Earl Grey shortbread biscuits are deceptively easy to make, but bring a touch of elegance to any occasion.

By then, the only thing holding the country together may be a love of tea and biscuits. From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly ...

These buttery lemon shortbread biscuits are just joyous. Flavoured with fresh basil and filled with jam and white chocolate, they are great for afternoon tea or homemade gifts. Beat the butter and ...

Lavender, known for its calming properties, is not just a fragrant flower but also a versatile culinary ingredient ...

It also features a session on the “creative confections” inspired by the rise of afternoon tea, such as shortbread and the empire biscuit, and the recipes that defined Scottish tea-taking rituals.