Chocolate Orange Shortbread

What you need

• 150 g unsalted butter
• 200 g plain flour
• 50 g golden caster sugar
• 1 orange

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 190°C/375°F. Grease a 20cm square baking tin and line with greaseproof paper.

2. 2

   In a bowl, mix together the butter, flour, and sugar.

3. 3

   Grate the orange zest and rub it into the mixture between your thumbs and fingertips.

4. 4

   Squash and pat into dough - don't knead it.

5. 5

   Press into the lined tin in a 1cm-thick layer. Prick all over with a fork, then bake for 20 minutes or until lightly golden.

6. 6

   Remove, sprinkle over a little extra sugar while it's still warm, then leave to cool.

What you need

• 50 g dark chocolate

Method

1. 1

   Meanwhile, melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of gently simmering water, then remove.

2. 2

   Cut the shortbread into 12 finger portions, then transfer to a wire cooling rack.

3. 3

   Drizzle with the chocolate, then finely grate over the remaining orange zest.