2 1/2 c. flour (for double 4 1/2 c.)
1 1/2 c. sugar (for double 3 c.)
2 sticks unsalted butter
1 egg (optional)

Mix flour and sugar, cut in butter until size of bread crumbs. Knead into a ball. press into a round 8 inch cake pan until flat and even. Brush milk on top. Mark top with fork for design. Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes until edges are brown. Don't overbake. Double recipe bake at 350 degrees for a few minutes longer.