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Daily Record
03-06-2025
- General
- Daily Record
Easy and tasty three ingredient shortbread recipe ready in just over half an hour
Shortbread is a beloved Scottish treat said to date back to Mary Queen of Scots, and a simple three-ingredient recipe now makes it easy to enjoy year-round Shortbread has long been a cherished part of Scottish heritage, with its buttery, crumbly texture beloved for generations. Legend even credits Mary Queen of Scots with its creation, and it remains a staple of Hogmanay celebrations to this day. But there's no rule saying you can't enjoy it in the summer, too, and now, an easy homemade recipe could help you do just that. Culinary experts at Taste of Home have shared a fuss-free recipe requiring just three simple ingredients and a little over half an hour of your time. Better still, the recipe yields four dozen shortbread fingers, perfect for sharing, or not. Submitted by Rose Mabee from the town of Selkirk in Manitoba, Canada (a fitting name for a Scottish-inspired bake), the recipe calls for: 500ml of softened butter 250ml of packed brown sugar Between 500g and 600g of all-purpose flour To make it, preheat your oven to 180°C and cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add 450g of flour and mix well. Tip the dough onto a floured surface and knead for five minutes, gradually adding the rest of the flour until you have a soft, workable dough. Roll it out to a half-inch thickness and cut into strips, 3 inches by 1 inch is ideal, or get creative with circles or triangles. Prick each piece with a fork, place them an inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet, and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until lightly golden. Cool before serving, if you can keep any hands off them, and enjoy with a hot cup of tea or coffee. If you're feeling adventurous and want to add a twist to the classic, food creator Dee, of Dee & Sweets, has turned heads with her indulgent cinnamon roll version of shortbread. The bars have all the buttery richness of a traditional shortbread base, layered with a sweet cinnamon filling and topped with vanilla frosting. Dee's creation has quickly become a favourite among foodies for its clever combination of comforting flavours and beautiful presentation. Cinnamon roll shortbread recipe: For the crust: 225g butter, softened 150g caster sugar 1 tbsp vanilla extract 312g all-purpose flour ¼ tsp salt 1 tbsp demerara sugar For the filling: 55g butter, softened 100g brown sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp vanilla extract For the frosting: 55g cream cheese 112g butter 125g icing sugar 2 tsp vanilla extract Start by preheating your oven to 175°C and lining a 9×9 inch baking tin with greaseproof paper. Cream together the butter and sugar for the crust until light and fluffy, then mix in the vanilla. In another bowl, combine the flour and salt, then add to the wet mixture in stages, mixing until just combined. Press two-thirds of the dough into the tin, saving the rest for later, and chill the base for 15 to 30 minutes. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Bake the crust for about 15 minutes until just turning golden and set it aside to cool slightly. Meanwhile, mix the filling ingredients into a soft spread. Spoon the cinnamon mixture over the base and spread evenly. Roll out the reserved dough and tear into flat clusters, loosely placing them on top to create a lid. Sprinkle demerara sugar on top and bake again for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown and bubbling. While it cools, make the frosting by beating the cream cheese, butter, icing sugar and vanilla together until smooth and creamy. Spread over the bars once they've cooled slightly, slice into squares, and serve. Whether you stick to the classic or try the cinnamon twist, shortbread remains a timeless treat that proves some traditions never go out of style.
Daily Record
29-05-2025
- General
- Daily Record
People left divided over what to call the end slice of a loaf of bread
People have been left divided over what to call the end slice of a loaf of bread, with some questioning why they never thought of a name for it before while others argue over different terms It's a detail so trivial that it rarely warrants a second thought – but now, it has sparked a lively debate. The internet has been abuzz with discussions about what to call the end slice of a loaf of bread, leaving many baffled by the variety of names people have confessed to using. A Reddit user posed a simple question: "What do you call this?" accompanied by an image of the last piece of a loaf of bread. To their astonishment, they were swamped with responses from fellow Redditors – but consensus on a term was nowhere to be found. One commenter said: "I call it the heel. My kids call it the butt." While another added: "Can we call it a crust?" Another chimed in: "Half of a dad sandwich. Meaning the kids don't want it, so to avoid being wasteful, the dad ends up with two heels for his sandwich bread." Yet another added: "The end piece. Never heard anyone call it the heel until this comment section." And someone else admitted: "I didn't even think about it having a name!" Furthering the discussion, one person explained: "The crust is the other layer of the bread, but the end piece has crust on the sides as well as one of the faces, so it's majority crust. Thus, it's called the crust." Finally, another simply stated: "I just call it the end piece." The Cambridge Dictionary defines the correct term as 'heel'. But it's not only Brits who are divided over its name; it seems that different countries have their own unique terms for it too. A recent post on Taste of Home stated: "We've all heard the saying, 'the greatest thing since sliced bread'." The article reflects on why this old chestnut keeps popping up in conversation. "While it may be a phrase we've heard spoken more times than we ever needed to hear, there's a reason it's become commonplace. Sliced bread is incredible. Sandwiches, subs, toast-you name it, you can make it." The statement continued: "Whether it's some fresh ciabatta, banana bread or gluten-free pumpkin bread-it's all delicious. Even just a basic loaf of bread can make a bad day better. That's a fact! "But we've got some questions. You know, like, what is the end piece of bread called? It's time we settled the debate. "Norway and Sweden call it the 'skalk.' "It's referred to as the 'dupka' in Poland, the 'knust' or 'knerzel' in Germany and the 'kapje' in the Netherlands. Scotland has been known to call theirs 'outsiders'. "Fitting and to the point! You may find they're called 'la tapa' in Spanish or 'patka' in the Czech Republic. Whatever they're called, I know we can all agree about how tasty they can be."
Daily Mirror
29-05-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
Brits just learning what the end piece of a loaf of bread is called
Brits are only just learning what the end piece of a loaf of bread is called, and it turns out there are a few different names given to the least desirable slice The name for the end slice of a loaf of bread has sparked debate, with people just learning the different names that can be used for it. Reddit was ablaze with comments after a user posted a snap of the last piece of bread, asking: "What do you call this?" Responses poured in thick and fast, but it seemed no one was able to reach a consensus. One commenter chimed in: "I call it the heel. My kids call it the butt." While another pondered: "Can we call it a crust?" A third remarked: "Half of a dad sandwich. Meaning the kids don't want it, so to avoid being wasteful, the dad ends up with two heels for his sandwich bread." Another chimed in: "The end piece. Never heard anyone call it the heel until this comment section." And someone else confessed: "I didn't even think about it having a name!" Meanwhile someone else said: "The crust is the other layer of the bread, but the end piece has crust on the sides as well as one of the faces, so it's majority crust. Thus, it's called the crust." Finally, one more said simply: "I just call it the end piece." Despite the Cambridge Dictionary settling on 'heel' as the official term, it seems this bread-based conundrum is a common problem. Taste of Home states: "We've all heard the saying, 'the greatest thing since sliced bread'. "While it may be a phrase we've heard spoken more times than we ever needed to hear, there's a reason it's become commonplace. Sliced bread is incredible. Sandwiches, subs, toast-you name it, you can make it. "Whether it's some fresh ciabatta, banana bread or gluten-free pumpkin bread-it's all delicious. Even just a basic loaf of bread can make a bad day better. That's a fact!" "But we've got some questions. You know, like, what is the end piece of bread called? It's time we settled the debate. "Norway and Sweden call it the 'skalk.' That one might be my favourite. "It's referred to as the 'dupka' in Poland, the 'knust' or 'knerzel' in Germany and the 'kapje' in the Netherlands. Scotland has been known to call theirs 'outsiders'. "Fitting and to the point! You may find they're called 'la tapa' in Spanish or 'patka' in the Czech Republic. Whatever they're called, I know we can all agree about how tasty they can be."
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lowcountry woman featured in cooking competition hosted by Carla Hall
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A Lowcountry woman is featured in a 'game-changing' competition hosted by chef and television personality Carla Hall. Rhudine Washington, from Charleston, is competing against 11 chefs in the 'Favorite Chef' contest for a spot in the semi-finals. The challenge unites top chefs, passionate home cooks, and creative food artists in a showdown of skill and flavor. Washington said in an online bio for the competition that she was a stay-at-home mom who enjoyed cooking for her family. 'It brings me so much joy,' she said. Her parents were an inspiration behind her love for cooking. 'We owned a restaurant when I was a child,' she said. 'I learned to cook from them.' Washington added that her mother was also the cook for a local HeadStart program. Washington's specialty? Okra Soup, which she called a specialty in the Gullah Geechee corridor. 'I recently taught my youngest daughter to make this dish so we can continue our traditions,' said Washington. The winner of the 'Favorite Chef' competition will win a two-page spread in Taste of Home magazine, a cash prize, and the opportunity to cook with Carla Hall in New York City. You can vote for Washington by visiting her competition page on the Favorite Chef website. Voting for the semi-finals will end on Thursday, May 22. Organizers say the campaign benefits the James Beard Foundation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Snack Wraps are returning to McDonald's menu. When will the fan-favorite items be back?
Snack Wraps will be returning to McDonald's menus this year, although the 'when' is still quite vague. The wraps were discontinued in 2016, and later officially removed from all menus nationwide amid the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. The fan-favorites' return was confirmed by the company's U.S. President Joe Erlinger back in December, after years of requests from the public, through social media comments and even petitions to bring back the discontinued items. On April 15, the fast food giant took to X to further tease customers and drop one more clue about the item's highly anticipated comeback in a mysterious message reading, "snack wraps 0x.14.2025." Yes. McDonald's U.S. President Joe Erlinger confirmed on "Good Morning America" in December that snack wraps would be returning in 2025, saying the discontinued items have somewhat of a "cult-following." On Tuesday, the fast food company teased customers, posting the cryptic message, "snack wraps 0x.14.2025," on X. The Snack Wrap was first added onto McDonald's U.S. menus in 2006, according to The Food Network. Ten years later, in 2016, it would be discontinued with few, select locations still offering the beloved item. However, in 2020, the Snack Wrap was officially removed from menus nationwide. McDonald's released multiple variations of the Snack Wrap throughout the years at varying prices. The wraps were previously sold for under $3 depending on the location, according to Taste of Home. Referencing this 2010 photo taken at a McDonald's in California, Snack Wraps ranged between $1.49 to $1.99 in California at the time. McDonald's stopped selling Snack Wraps in 2020 to "simplify McDonald's offerings during the COVID-19 pandemic," reported USA TODAY. According to the McDonald's Fandom Wiki Page, other previously discontinued items include: McRib (returned for a limited time) All-Day Breakfast Mighty Kids Meal Chicken McBites Cinnamon Melts Mighty Wings This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: McDonald's Snack Wrap will return in 2025. Here's what we know
