Ah, shortbread. So simple, but so delightful. Flour, butter and sugar, there’s nothing more to it than that. And yet, when you put them together, you get something irresistible.
While shortbread is most commonly associated with Scotland (and we have Scottish shortbread too!), this particularly exquisite version is the product of the Lismore Food Company, based in County Waterford in the far south of Ireland. Not only do they taste incredible, but they come in beautiful packaging which makes them an ideal gift. Or buy them to treat yourself – we’re sure you deserve it!
The Lismore Food Company is renowned throughout Ireland for their range of luxurious products, from biscuits and chocolates to chutneys and jams. It’s a family business with roots stretching back over 200 years, with a commitment to quality in both taste and presentation. These products really do taste as good as they look.
What makes Lismore shortbread so good?
In a word: butter! Specifically, Irish butter. It’s world-famous for a reason. These shortbread biscuits are spectacularly, indulgently rich, and it’s all down to that Irish butter. The Lismore Food Company use nothing else – no oils, no margarine, no cheaper substitutes. Only the good stuff. That’s why they can call it “all butter shortbread”. The only other ingredients are flour and fine sugar. The beauty of shortbread is its simplicity – nothing else is necessary.
Are these shortbread fingers?
Shortbread fingers are a very common and popular style, especially in Scotland, but these are round, flat biscuits. While shortbread fingers provide a satisfying crunch, the somewhat thinner dimensions of these biscuits mean they melt delightfully in the mouth. Enjoy them just as they are, or try dunking them in your tea!
