Shortbread
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Ingredients
8oz Plain Flour or Maizebite
2oz Caster Sugar
Pinch Salt
6oz Butter
A little sugar dredging
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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.
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