If you know me, I am all for shortbreads. Whatever kind and flavour added. That buttery feeling in my mouth is heaven-sent. While scrolling Pinterest I found this recipe to make rosemary savoury shortbreads and decided to give it a try. And they did not let down at all.
They were an actual hit! I did forget them in the oven for a bit longer, so they came out more golden brown than what the original recipe instructed, but nothing ever goes too straight with me when I bake.
I think I am a calamity for bakers., being very open to tweak recipes in the spur of the moment and hope for the best. Not exactly what baking requires, and I usually get on Simo’s and Fred’s nerves, but hey.
Nevertheless, these rosemary shortbreads came out so good. The smell of parmesan and rosemary is so good that even Fred – who doesn’t eat cheese – had one and approved! It says something, at least to me.
Rosemary savoury shortbread
Savoury shortbread recipe from The view from great island
Ingredients
- - 1 + 1/4 cups of flour
- - 1 cup shredded parmesan
- - 2 tbsp of minced rosemary
- - 1/2 tsp of salt
- - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- - 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- - extra herb leaves for topping
Instructions
- Mix flour, parmesan, rosemary, salt and pepper in the bowl of a food processor. Add the butter in small cubes until you reach a crumbly mixture. (I did this by hand and it took less than a couple of minutes to achieve).
- Keep on the food processor for another thirty seconds until the mixture comes together. If it doesn't, add a 1/2 tsp of water and process for another thirty seconds.
- Create a flat disk with the dough and wrap in cling film. Make sure the dough is smooth and there's no flour crust on it, in case just knead with your hands. Leave it to rest for an hour in the refrigerator. (I left it overnight, so just make sure to take it out twenty minutes before you set to work on it).
- Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- Roll the dough a 1/8 inch between two sheets of waxed paper. Place the herbs on top, leave space in between them to cut the dough. Put the waxed paper over and roll lightly with your rolling pin.
- Using a 2-inch cookie cutter, cut out your shortbread. Place them on a tray with baking paper. Roll the dough again and repeat until finished.
- Bake the shortbreads for 12-15 minutes, until golden on the edges. Leave on the tray and then cool them down on a rack. They will get firmer as they cool.
Notes
- They will hold well for a couple of days or you can make the dough ahead and freeze it.
- You can also make it quicker and roll the dough in a log, slice and bake.
Recipe from The View from Great Island
For someone who is a huge fun of sweet shortbreads, they were a surpise for sure!
Perfect appetizer before your Christmas dinner and easily paired with a glass of white wine and perfect bite-size to nibble while watching tv or playing board games.
You can add whatever kind of herb you most prefer. I think that parsley held quite well the shape. When I will do them again, I would probably avoid basil and instead use thyme or salvia.
They’re easy to make ahead and if you don’t want to spend time on laminating herbs on them, you can easily roll the dough in a log and cut and bake.
I truly hope you can like them as much as we did and make sure to have enough to feed everyone! If you’re looking for more Christmas recipes head over here.
I don’t think I’ve ever had a savoury shortbread (not sure I even knew they were a thing) but this looks so good. And if you hadn’t mentioned leaving them longer in the oven than instructed, I never would’ve guessed – they look yummy x
I was surprised too they existed at first Angasa! They were truly a treat, thanks for reading x
This sound absolutely delicious. I’m a huge fan of shortbread but I’ve never tried it with herbs before. I definitely need to give this a try myself.
Thanks, Kelly! They’re easy and fun to make! Let us know if you try them and what you think about them xx
I have never had savoury shortbread before but these sound amazing! Love the combination of the rosemary and the parmesan. I need to make these
Thanks, Melissa! They’re a great and easy treat to make and even fast to eat! Let us know if you try them xx
I had no idea you could make savoury shortbread either but these look delicious. I have a rosemary bush in the garden so this will be an easy one to try, thank you. I bet they’d taste great with some Stilton or other blue cheese too!
Indeed! It was actually such a surprise when I discovered it a couple of years ago! I always thought about sweet shortbread too! Then it’s even handier with your own rosemary bush, they will be even tastier! Let us know if you like them and if they’re good with blue cheese xx
Rosemary and parmasan. YES PLEASE! I am making some of these.
They’re quick and easy! Let us know what you think of them 🙂
Ooo these look so festive! Love a good baking post!
Katie | katieemmabeauty.com
Thanks, Katie! They’re so easy to make and even easier to eat xx
Yum! I’m reading this recipe in the morning while having coffee and it’s making my mouth water! I’ll be pinning this for later 🙂
They’re such an easy one to make! Quick and easy to pair with a glass of wine at the end of the day xx Let us know if you try them!
I had one when I popped round and I can most certainly approve of these! Delicious!!! ??
And they look super pretty too….a gift to bring to a Christmas dinner along with a cheese board and a tipple of ref wine for those that drink.
Well done girls! I’m really enjoying your blog! ❤️
Oh Caroline, thank you for the lovely comment – glad you got to try them when you were around, they did not last long ahah! Love you x
This looks soo. I cheated on my gluten free diet for my wedding shower this summer and this is exactly the kind of savory I ate the most of! Looks delicious!
I would cheat on any diet for these – they are so so good!
Hola,
The shortbread looks amazing. I’m definitly going to try your receipe. Your website is amazing.
Adriana
Thank you so much Adriana xx They are absolutely delicious and quick to make!Let us know what you think 🙂
You had me at buttery! haha They look absolutely delicious^^ I love it when the dough meets herbs kind of recipes.
-irem
https://girlwithanearring.blogspot.com/
They are absolutely delicious! I loved mixing herbs with them and so easy to bake! xx
It’s been a while since I tried making shortbread so this is definitely going on my list of recipes for the winter! Sounds like it would be such a cosy one to make, and I love the tip on freezing the dough. Great idea ☺️
Anika | chaptersofmay.com
Thank you Anika – they are scrumptious and tasty, let us know what you think when you try them, we’d love to know your feedback! x
Oh this looks and sounds absolutely beautiful! I’ve never made bread before and I’m not a great baker so I’d definitely rather try it if you made it haha!
Trust us – it’s easy and super tasty! We know you’ll be able to do them, and the only issue you’ll have is to not eat them in one sit!
Thank you for this recipe! Love your blog design and overall aesthetics. Following your Instagram as well 🙂
We just followed you back – can’t wait to read more on your blog x