Earl Grey goodies

June 24, 3:16 PMBirmingham Baking ExaminerAnne-Harris Jones

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Earl Grey is one of the most popular teas in the world today and has long been my favorite hot tea. The tea has a light refreshing flavor that it gets from a small, acidic orange called Bergamot. 

Over the years, I have noticed Earl Grey being paired with baked dishes such as Crème Brule, Shortbread and Tea Cakes. I decided to try my hand at Earl Grey Shortbread and I couldn’t be happier with the result!

Earl Grey Shortbread

2 ½ sticks butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla
3 ¼ cups all purpose flour
1 ½ tablespoons Earl Grey tea leaves, finely ground

• Mix the butter and sugar with an electric mixer for about 5 minutes on medium-high speed. Add vanilla and mix thoroughly. Slowly stir in flour and tea leaves by hand. Do not over mix.

• Roll the dough out onto a parchment covered baking sheet- about ¼-inch thick. Chill for at least 30 minutes. For the typical rectangular shaped shortbread, cut the dough into squares or rectangles. Use a ruler, if needed, to help keep all cookies consistent in size and shape. You can also use a fluted cookie or biscuit cutter if you prefer a round cookie. Bake at 325 for 20-25 minutes or until slightly brown. Allow the cookies to cool slightly before serving.

These shortbread cookies are perfect served with tea and coffee alongside cheese and fruit. For more Earl Grey goodies, check out these recipes.