Pistachio Lemon Shortbread

photo: gourmetsleuth.com shown with pistachio lemon
shortbread. Pot de creme set by Fitz & Floyd, circa 1970's.
Serves: 6 - 8 I N G R E D I E N T S
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup semolina flour*
1 cup (2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup shelled natural pistachios (about 4 ounces), coarsely chopped
I N
S T R U C T I O N S
Preheat oven to 325°F.
Butter 13x9x2-inch metal baking pan. Combine all purpose flour, sugar,
and semolina flour in processor; blend 5 seconds. Add butter, lemon
peel, and vanilla. Using on/off turns, blend until coarse meal forms.
Turn dough out into bowl. Add nuts and knead gently to combine. Press
dough evenly over bottom of prepared pan. Using fork, pierce dough all
over.
Bake shortbread until pale brown in center and golden at edges, about 35
minutes. Cool in pan on rack 10 minutes. Cut lengthwise into 4 strips,
then cut each strip crosswise into 6 squares. Cool completely in pan.
(Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover tightly with foil; store at room
temperature.)
*Semolina flour, often labeled "pasta flour," is available at specialty
foods stores, Italian markets, and some supermarkets
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