National Shortbread Day

National Shortbread Day is dedicated to a delicacy that no one can refuse! This tasty and fragrant treat can be easily prepared even by a beginner. It got its name because of its fragility and the small grains of which it consists.

History

The first shortbread recipe appeared in Scotland in 1736. It was published by Mrs. McLintock and immediately became popular! Modern nutritionists are not thrilled with the treat because of its high butter content, which prevents the dough from sticking together. However, the fat content did not prevent people from enjoying the taste and creating a National Day for it.

According to statistics, every American eats up to 35,000 sweets in a lifetime. In 2010, in the United States, in one of the shopping centers in New York, a 1.83-meter-high cookie tower was built—the structure consisted of 22,800 pieces! Residents of Florida baked the largest cookie weighing 3,687 kg, using strawberries and whipped cream as decorations.

Initially, the products did not have a bright taste, but with the advent of sugar, they began to play with flavors. By the way, ordinary cookies were invented quite by accident—the dough was sent to the oven to check how warm the temperature was. The cakes were unsightly in appearance but soon became a separate dish.

Interesting Facts

Beneficial features:

• Provides rapid satiety;
• Contains magnesium, iron, fluorine, sodium, phosphorus, iodine, zinc, and other elements;
• Has a beneficial effect on brain function and the state of the nervous system due to the high content of vitamin B;
• Due to the high carbohydrate content, it helps control energy metabolism in the body.

How to Celebrate

On National Shortbread Day, bake some shortbread and treat your family! Buy gift wrappings and present cookies to colleagues, neighbors, and friends. Check out unusual recipes and try to create a brand new masterpiece. Don’t forget to take a picture of it and post it on social media.

When is National Shortbread Day in 2025?

National Shortbread Day is observed on January 6 each year.

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