shortbread
/'ʃɔ:tbred/ Cách viết khác : (shortcake) /'ʃɔ:tkeik/
Definition
Noun 1. A type of rich, crumbly cookie: Shortbread is a traditional Scottish biscuit (cookie) made with a high proportion of butter to flour, resulting in a tender, crumbly, and rich texture. It is typically not very sweet and is often baked in a round shape and cut into wedges, called "petticoat tails," or into fingers or squares.
Examples of Usage
Advanced Usage
- "Shortbread crust": A crumb crust for pies or cheesecakes made from crushed shortbread cookies mixed with butter.
- The key lime pie had a delicious shortbread crust.
Variants and Related Words
- Shortcake (noun): A different dessert consisting of a sweet biscuit or sponge cake topped with fruit and whipped cream. While the names are similar, shortcake and shortbread are distinct.
- Strawberry shortcake is a popular summer dessert.
Synonyms
- Butter cookie: A general term for cookies where butter is the primary fat, similar in richness to shortbread.
Noun
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very rich thick butter cookie
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