Shortbread - butter

Method

• Cream butter and sugar; add flour.
• Work it in with your hands.
• Divide into 2 or 4 parts and pat out 1/2-inch thick on ungreased cookie sheet.
• Roll top smooth with a rolling pin. Prick generously with fork.
• Put into cold oven.
• Set temperature at 325°.
• Bake 35 to 50 minutes (depending on oven) until light golden color.
• Cut into wedges while hot.
• Store in tightly covered tin.