Shortbread
Ingredients
- 8oz Plain Flour or Maizebite
- 2oz Caster Sugar
- Pinch Salt
- 6oz Butter
- A little sugar dredging
Method
- Line 2 x 7” sandwich tins with greaseproof paper
- Sift Flour, Salt & Sugar into a bowl
- Rub in butter to fine breadcrumbs
- Knead (in bowl) to a smooth dough
- Divide mixture between tins
- Press out and smooth with fingers
- Fork edges and prick lightly with fork
- Bake in slow oven 170oC for 30-35 minutes
- Cut and dredge with sugar
- Leave to cool
Thank you to Emily for this delicious, easy shortbread recipe, passed down from her grandmother and mother.
