Taste from Afar: Scottish Shortbread

Scotland has its fair share of original dishes – from Haggis to Cullen Skink to deep-fried Mars Bars – but perhaps the simplest of all is their shortbread. The first printed recipe was from a Scotswoman named Mrs McLintock in 1736. Made from 1 part sugar, 2 parts butter, and 3 parts flour, these delicious treats are widely distributed as gifts during the holiday season. While you can certainly buy them from famous brands like Walkers, they are also quite simple to make at home. 

Here’s a recipe we like:

https://www.daringgourmet.com/scottish-shortbread/

Photo Source: Gordon's Gourmet Kitchen

Syllogi’s ‘Musings’ is a series helping you paint a picture of a destination while traveling from your living room. From relevant books and articles, inspiring movies and tv shows, to songs and even treats and dishes, our goal is to curate a sensory experience that will prepare you for an upcoming trip, reminiscence on adventures past, or simply to envision a place that exists in your bucket list fantasies.