FAQs
It is only by baking in small batches that we can ensure that classic taste for which Walker's are famed. As it always has been, our shortbread is made using only four ingredients: flour, pure creamery butter, sugar and salt.
Is Walker's shortbread from Scotland? ›
Walker's Shortbread Ltd. (formerly Walkers) is a Scottish manufacturer of shortbread, biscuits, cookies, and crackers. The shortbread is baked in the Moray village of Aberlour, following a recipe developed by Joseph Walker in 1898.
What's the difference between Scottish shortbread and regular shortbread? ›
Traditional Scottish shortbread is a simple recipe made with sugar, butter, flour, and salt. Other shortbread styles will include leavening agents like baking powder and baking soda, which makes them crisp instead of crumbly like traditional Scottish shortbread.
How do you eat Walkers shortbread? ›
Pairs perfect with a cup of coffee or tea. All Walker's products are still baked in the village of Aberlour, in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, using the finest ingredients, guaranteed to be free from artificial flavorings and colorings.
Does the queen eat shortbread? ›
And while we don't know what type of biscuits she preferred, we quite like to imagine that she adored shortbread for its buttery richness and simplicity. Regarding tea cakes, her former chef once said, “chocolate biscuit cake is Her Royal Majesty the Queen's favorite afternoon tea cake by far.”
When making shortbread What must you not do? ›
Avoid making your shortbread too thick
This is much thicker than a roll-and-slice sugar cookie — or really any other popular type of cookie. If you keep your dough any thicker, you risk the dough coming out of the oven raw. If it's any thinner, the cookie will have a crispy texture with the snap of a graham cracker.
Is Walkers Shortbread unhealthy? ›
Since our authentic, high quality shortbread is made with real butter, it has these naturally occurring trans fats. They are not considered harmful as fats formed during artificial hydrogenation. Also, note that Walkers products do not contain any hydrogenated vegetable oils.
What is the world's famous shortbread? ›
Walker's Shortbread is honoured to carry a Royal Warrant, granted by Her Majesty the Queen, for the supply of Shortbread and Oatcakes. Walker's Shortbread is a gift fit for a king, and a treat befitting any special occasion.
Why do Scottish people eat shortbread? ›
The custom of eating shortbread at New Year has its origins in the ancient pagan Yule Cakes which symbolised the sun. In Scotland it is still traditionally offered to “first footers” at New Year.
Why do you poke holes in shortbread? ›
The word "bread" comes from "biscuit bread" which was made from leftover bread dough that was sweetened and dried out in the oven to make biscuits. Why do you poke holes in shortbread? The holes allow the moisture to escape during baking and more even heat distribution. This helps dry out and crisp up the cookies.
The most common mistakes when making shortbread are over-working the dough, and incorporating too much flour. The less you work the dough, the more crumbly and melt-in-your-mouth your shortbread cookies will be.
What is the new name for shortbread? ›
Shortbread is now Trefoils®! they're ABC cookies? always called them trefoils!
What is the shelf life of Walker's shortbread? ›
WEIGHT AVERAGE 25g SHELF LIFE 38 WEEKS FROM DATE OF MANUFACTURE PACKAGING WRAPPED IN PRINTED FILM. WHEAT flour (WHEAT flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamine); Butter (MILK): (31%); Sugar; Salt. SUITABLE FOR Vegetarians ALLERGENS Wheat gluten, milk, (made in a bakery that handles nuts & seeds).
Who owns Walker's Shortbread? ›
Joseph Walker founded the company when he opened his village bakery in 1898; now it is his grandchildren and great grandchildren that continue the tradition of fine baking that he started.
What happens if you don't chill shortbread before baking? ›
But in this shortbread cookie recipe, it really makes a difference. Chilling the dough helps the cookies hold their shape. If you don't chill your shortbread dough, the cookies will spread as they bake.
Why is shortbread so delicious? ›
Shortbread has so few ingredients that you can't get away with cutting corners; good quality butter and sugar are essential, and plenty of them. Rice flour gives it that special sandy texture that sets it apart from the common biscuit, and a pinch of salt helps to balance that rich, delicious sweetness.
What are the ingredients in Walkers Shortbread? ›
Enjoy them yourself or give them as a gift or a stocking stuffer, then see what sorts of memories you can create using them in one of our shortbread recipes! 12 thick shortbread fingers. Ingredients: wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), butter (milk) (32%), sugar, salt.