Bacon, Maple & Cheddar Shortbread - BC Dairy

For BC dairy farmers

For health professionals

School or Educator

Equipment

Nonstick skillet
Stove
Papertowel
Plate
Heat proof bowl
Chopping knife
Large bowl
Stirring spoon
Whisk
Plastic Wrap
Fridge
Oven

Ingredients

4 slices of bacon
1/2 cup (125 mL) butter
1/3 cup (75 mL) packed brown sugar
1/4 cup (60 mL) maple syrup
2 cups (500 mL) all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp (2 mL) baking powder
1/2 cup (125 mL) grated extra old cheddar cheese

Directions

In a nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium high heat until crispy; reserve fat and remove bacon to paper towel lined plate. Pour bacon fat into small heat proof bowl to cool. Finely chop bacon.
In a large bowl, beat together butter, sugar, maple syrup, and cooled bacon fat until smooth and creamy. Stir in chopped bacon.
In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Stir in cheese. Gradually stir flour mixture into butter mixture until dough comes together. Knead together and divide dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll each into a log and wrap with plastic wrap. Shape into a square log and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until dough is very firm. Make-ahead: Refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 weeks.
Preheat oven to 325° F (160° C).
Slice into 1/2 inch (1 cm) slices and place on parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake for about 15 minutes or until light golden. Repeat with remaining dough.