Greek Shortbread

Makes: 16-20

Ingredients:

2 ounces (60 g) butter
1/4 teaspoon vanilla essence
1/4 cup caster sugar
1 tablespoon brandy
1 egg yolk
1/3 cup self-rising (raising) flour
1/2 cup all-purpose (plain) flour
Pinch nutmeg
3 1/2 ounces (100 g) ground pecans
2 tablespoons rosewater
1 tablespoon water
Icing sugar

Microwave Method:

1. Beat butter, vanilla and caster sugar together until light and fluffy.
2. Add brandy, stir in egg yolk, self-rising flour, all-purpose flour, nutmeg and nuts. Knead lightly into a ball.
3. Flatten slightly and wrap in greaseproof paper, chill for 1 hour.
4. Press into the base of a 5 1/2 x 8 inch (16 x 20 cm) microwave dish. Mark into squares.
5. Place on a rack and cook for 4-5 minutes on HIGH.
6. Combine rosewater and water. Brush over shortbread. Dust with icing sugar. Re-mark squares and allow to cool.

Convection Microwave Method:

1. Beat butter, vanilla and caster sugar together until light and fluffy.
2. Add brandy, stir in egg yolk, self-rising flour, all-purpose flour, nutmeg and nuts. Knead lightly into a ball.
3. Flatten slightly and wrap in greaseproof paper, chill for 1 hour.
4. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C).
5. Press into the base of a 8 x 8 inch (20 x 20 cm) square cake tin. Mark into squares.
6. Cook for 14-16 minutes on LOW MIX/BAKE.
7. Combine rosewater and water. Brush over shortbread. Dust with icing sugar. Re-mark squares and allow to cool.