For a bread that’s short, its history is long. Exactly how long, and the particulars of how it all came about, though, are unclear. But one this is clear: shortbread is an essential — and delicious — part of the festive season. 

Mentioned in this Episode

• Tasting History Youtube Channel
• Tasting History, book by Max Miller

Music in this Episode

• "Hush Ye, My Bairnie" — Trygve Larsen, Pixabay
• "Drops of Melting Snow (after Holst, Abroad as I was walking)" — Axletree, via Free Music Archive
• "Soft Piano" — Agnese Valmaggia, via Film Music
• "Auld Lang Syne" — Trygve Larsen, Pixabay
• "Angels We Have Heard on High" — Don Maue, shared directly by the artist