Butter shortbread

(M's favourite)

Butter Shortbread 

Makes 40

Ingredients 

325g of Plain Flour

Pinch of Salt

50g of Caster Sugar

225g Butter - leave at room temp 

Extra 50g Caster Sugar for dusting 

Method

Sift flour and salt

Rub in butter until like breadcrumbs 

Add sugar and knead into a ball

Roll out on a floured surface 

Cut 1 or 1 and a half in diameter rounds

Place on a floured baking sheet 

Roll scraps together and repeat as above 

Dust tops with extra sugar 

Baking 

Bake at 325 degrees F or 160 degrees C for 20-25 mins 

Prick with a fork to prevent them rising

After they are finished baking place on a metal rack to cool