Saturday 23rd May 2026
12pm – 2pm
Delicious, buttery, melt in the mouth Scottish shortbread is a thing of wonder. In this 1 3/4 hour class we teach you how to make shortbread dough using an old family recipe. Once the dough is made, we will show you how to present it in three different ways – Petticoat Tails, Highlander Shortbread rolled in Demerara sugar, and classic shortbread biscuits. During the class we will talk about different flavourings and at the end of the class we will help you pack up your shortbread to take away with you.
Dietary Requirements and Allergies:
- The recipes made on this course contain the following: GLUTEN AND DAIRY
- Please let us know of any dietary requirements, allergies or special accommodations required at the time of booking. We will be as flexible as possible, when we can, so as to be inclusive to all students but we may not be able to substitute ingredients in the recipes.
- We do everything we can to reduce the risk of cross contamination, however we cannot guarantee a completely allergen free environment and therefore our kitchens may be unsuitable for students with severe or life-threatening allergies.
*Please note this list is not exhaustive.
Age limit
Our one-day workshops and short courses are 16+ unless otherwise specified. Children aged 14 or 15 may attend with an adult over 18.
Course times
On the day, the school will be open and the class will begin at 12pm. The class will be finished approximately at 2pm, however, depending on the course and class size it may finish earlier.
Please view the Short Course Terms and Conditions.
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