Like their Scottish neighbors, the Irish also have their own shortbreads! This pure butter shortbread cake is as nourishing and rich as it is delicious, and is one of the most popular Irish snacks. A simple, effective cake that goes perfectly with tea or coffee!
An Irish shortbread – © Tavan
But what’s the difference between Irish and Scottish shortbreads? The Scottish recipe is still the best known in the world…
To tell you the truth, the recipe is no different: the Irish have just made it their own! And of course, it’s impossible to know whether the Scots or the Irish created this famous cake first!
In terms of composition, it’s a pure butter shortbread, rich and delicious beyond compare!
Irish people usually enjoy Irish shortbread with a cup of Irish tea, or on St. Patrick’s Day. They generally appreciate its simplicity, its comforting taste, and its high calorie content, ideal for fighting off winters that are a little too rainy!
Easy to make at home, they can also be purchased in supermarkets at very economical prices. The shapes are diverse and varied, ranging from the traditional rectangle with holes, to molded shamrocks with Celtic interlacing or Gaelic words.
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