Scottish Shortbread

Ingredients

• 1 lb butter slightly softened
• 1 c superfine sugar
• 5 c flour

Directions

1. Beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy
2. Beat in flour gradually last 1 to 2 cups will need to be stirred in by hand
3. Turn onto generously floured board and roll out 14 to 12-inch thick
4. Cut into triangles or rectangles
5. Transfer to cookie sheet with spatula
6. Prick tops with fork several times Bake at 350 for approximately 25 minutes or until firm and lightly brown
7. This dough is extremely soft but generally not sticky a gentle touch is called for