Made a batch of lovley shortbread this morning which turned out really well - lovely and crumbly etc etc! Just made another batch and they are a total disaster - the shapes have spread and joined up on the tray!
Followed the same recipe but used a different brand of butter - could this be the reason? Thought that the dough didnt come together from the crumb stage as easily as this morning so.....
Will have to make another batch before tomorrow - is it worth putting the dough in the fridge for a while to make it less soft before rolling??? Help - am sitting here covered in flour, not feeling full of festive cheer wishing I had just brought boxes of flippin chocolates instead of giving sodding shortbread!