Scottish Butter Shortbread Recipe

pinch of salt
175 g (3/4 cup) flour
100 g (1/2 cup) salted butter
50 g (1/4 cup) sugar

Add salt to flour.
Cream butter and sugar well.
Gradually work flour into creamed mixture and knead until smooth.
Form mixture into a round, square or rectangular shape, about ½ inch thick.
Place on a baking sheet, prick and decorate edges with a fork.
Score lines on top for cutting later.
Bake in center of oven at 325 deg.F for 40 minutes until golden brown.
Cut into pieces when hot and sprinkle lightly with sugar.
Cool. Store in airtight container.
Can be frozen in airtight container.


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