SHORTBREAD JAM BARS RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Line an 8-inch square baking dish with aluminum foil, leaving an overhang.
• Whisk the All-Purpose Flour (1 1/2 cup), Granulated Sugar (1/3 cup), and Salt (1 pinch) together in a bowl.
• Work in the Unsalted Butter (10 tablespoon) with your fingers to make a crumbly dough.
• Scoop out 2 tablespoons of your mixture and put in a container in the fridge. This will become your topping.
• Pour the remaining mixture onto your foil lined dish and press it lightly into an even crust with your fingers. Stick it in the freezer for 10 minutes, until firm.
• Bake the crust, 15 minutes.
• Pull the crust out of the oven and spread Raspberry Jam (6 tablespoon) on top, making sure to leave a 1/2 inch border around the edges. You can use any fruit jam or preserve you have on hand.
• Sprinkle on your crumble topping and pop it back into the oven for 25 minutes, until the edges are golden brown.
• Let cool for 20 minutes, then lift out of the pan and cut into squares.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
• In a bowl, whisk together the butter and sugar until combined.
• Whisk in the egg, oil, and vanilla extract.
• Mix in the baking powder and 250 grams (2 cups) of the flour with a spoon until combined.
• Bring the mixture together using your hands to make a dough.
• Spray a 23 centimeter (9 inch) square baking tray with cooking oil. Spread out half of the dough on the tray.
• Prick the dough with a fork to prevent bubbles from forming while baking.
• Spread the blackcurrant jam on top.
• With the remaining dough, mix in the remaining flour and rub with your fingers to make a crumb like texture.
• Sprinkle the crumbs on top of the jam.
• Bake for 20 minutes, until golden brown on top.
• Leave to cool for around 20 minutes, the jam will be hot!
• Sieve icing sugar on top.
• Cut into squares.
• Enjoy!