King Driver (Sierra Leonean Shortbread) is a traditional Sierra Leonean recipe for a classic shortbread biscuit of flour, sugar and oil shaped like a mini loaf before baking. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Sierra Leonean version of: Sierra Leonean Shortbread (King Driver).
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Ingredients:
160g plain flour
100g sugar
80ml Oil
Method:
Mix together the flour and sugar in a bowl. Add the oil a little at a time, stirring well to combine. Finally, rub the oil into the flour with your fingers.
You should end up with a crumbly mixture that you can shape into balls. Take a piece that fits easily in the palm of you hand, shape into a sausage then using the back of a knife cut a fairly deep impression in the top. Transfer to a baking tray lined with baking parchment then shape the remainder of the mixture in the same manner.
Once all the dough has been shaped, transfer to an oven pre-heated to 180C (355F) and bake for 20-25 minutes, until nicely browned and crisp. Allow to cool on the baking tray for 10 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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