Shortbread Number One

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 300F.

2. 2

   Sift flour and sugar together.

3. 3

   Add butter by rubbing into the flour mixture by hand until mixture forms coarse crumbles.

4. 4

   Gather into ball.

5. 5

   Knead gently to form dough. Do not overknead or dough becomes too sticky.

6. 6

   Roll dough on floured surface to desired thickness.

7. 7

   Cut into shapes.

8. 8

   Place on ungreased baking sheet.

9. 9

   Prick with a fork.

10. 10

    Bake 1 hour or until golden brown around edges.