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Breton Butter Shortbreads

Golden, thick and generously buttery, our Breton Butter Shortbreads are the embodiment of the generous, sincere biscuit. Their melting, crumbly texture (lightly salted) makes them an irresistible treat that spans generations. A tribute to the great Breton biscuit tradition, carefully reproduced in our workshop.

7,50 €

The richness in butter is the key to the melting, crumbly texture that characterises these biscuits. The almonds in the dough add a subtle nutty note that adds complexity to the aromatic profile without dominating it. The salt, generous for a Breton shortbread, acts as a flavour enhancer and sweetness balancer : this is what makes these biscuits so addictive.

Wheat flour (wheat flour, wheat malt flour, wheat enzymes, ascorbic acid), butter (milk), sugar, almonds, egg yolks (acidulant: citric acid; preservative: potassium sorbate), raising agents (diphosphate, sodium carbonates, wheat starch), salt.

Allergens: Gluten (wheat), milk, eggs, tree nuts (almonds)

1,895 kJ / 456 kcal · Fat: 27.4 g (of which saturates: 14.9 g) · Carbohydrates: 44.3 g (of which sugars: 24.3 g) · Protein: 7.1 g · Fibre: 2.2 g · Salt: 0.65 g

Store at room temperature, away from moisture.

FAQ

Salt is an essential part of the Breton shortbread's identity. It does not merely season : it enhances the butter aromas, balances the sweetness of the sugar and creates that lightly addictive gustatory tension that sets the Breton shortbread apart from an ordinary sweet biscuit.

Yes, crumbled, they make a perfect base for a cheesecake, a crumble or a verrine. Their buttery, lightly salted note pairs particularly well with vanilla, caramel or lemon creams.
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