Corn Chamomile and Lemon Shortbread - A Wild Kitchen Manifesto
Corn Chamomile & Lemon Shortbread
🌼 Corn Chamomile
(Anthemis arvensis)
Delicately apple-scented, Corn Chamomile brings a calming, floral lift to food and drink. Think of it as chamomile’s wild country cousin—less refined, more rebellious, just as delicious
🍋 A zesty classic with a wild twist
Ingredients:
• 150g plain flour
• 100g cold butter, cubed
• 50g caster sugar
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 2 tbsp fresh or dried Corn Chamomile petals
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F).
2. Rub the butter into the flour until breadcrumb texture forms.
3. Stir in sugar, lemon zest, and Corn Chamomile petals.
4. Form dough (splash of cold water if needed).
5. Roll, cut, bake for 12–15 mins until golden. Cool on a wire rack.
👉 Sow the edible revolution here
Serving Tip: Serve with chamomile tea or a cheeky elderflower fizz. Dust with icing sugar for an extra bougie bloom moment.