Fine English
Shortbread from Wendy Virgo
At home in
England, I used our family shortbread recipe handed down over many years, to bake
for a high school cookery exam. I still
use this recipe as it gives a flavor like nothing else. I also feel strongly that my personal touch continues
to give our Angel Lane shortbread its very special home baked quality.
After many
years of travel we settled in Alpharetta. Georgia and my shortbread became a popular
gift with our many new friends and neighbors. Soon Angel Lane Bakery became a business venture,
its name taken from the location of our family home in England, on Angel Lane
in the west country town of Wincanton in the county of Somerset.
Following my
own tradition I bake with the finest natural ingredients and the best butter,
to give the shortbread a moist and crumbly texture that melts in the mouth. The shortbread is prepared in small batches
with special care, hand kneaded, carefully baked to a golden finish and lightly
sprinkled with sugar.
The warm
rounds, fresh from the oven are then divided into triangular segments,
traditionally know as petticoat tails. Packed
to keep its fresh baked taste and texture, it is the ideal gift for any
occasion and perfectly complements that cup of mid morning coffee or a really delightful
cup of afternoon tea………..
