GLOBAL GAS / dessert

Orange Sesame Shortbread Squares

Buttery shortbread squares flavoured with orange zest and toasted sesame seeds.

Ingredients

• 150 g softened butter
• 70 g caster sugar
• 200 g plain flour
• 40 g cornflour
• 1 tbsp finely grated orange zest
• 25 g sesame seeds

Method

1. Heat the oven to 170°C, 150°C fan. Line a 20 cm square tin with baking paper.
2. Beat the butter and sugar together, then mix in the flour, cornflour, orange zest and sesame seeds.
3. Press evenly into the tin and prick lightly with a fork.
4. Bake for 30–35 minutes until pale golden. Mark into 16 squares while warm and leave for 15 minutes before lifting out.

For a stronger sesame flavour, toast the seeds in a dry pan and let them cool before mixing.