Maple Glazed Bacon and Chive Shortbread
Description
Savoury-salty-sweet bacon shortbread squares with hints of chive and maple are delicious served alone as an appetizer or added to a cheese plate.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup unsalted Gay Lea Butter, softened
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2 tablespoons icing sugar
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Pinch salt
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1/2 cup chopped, crispy bacon
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2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons rice flour
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1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
Directions
1
Grease an 8-inch (20 cm) square baking pan; reserve. In a large bowl, beat the butter with the sugar and salt using an electric mixer, for 2 minutes or until light and fluffy.
2
Add the bacon and chives; mix until evenly distributed. Combine the all purpose flour with the rice flour. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture; stir until just combined.
3
Press the dough, in an even layer, into the prepared pan. Cover and chill for 30 minutes or until firm.
4
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C).
5
Lightly score the dough with a knife into 16 squares (do not cut all the way through the dough). Brush the top with maple syrup.
6
Bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until set and lightly golden. Immediately cut through the scored wedges. Transfer pan to a wire rack and cool completely.