2 c. flour
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 lb. (2 sticks) butter
1/2 c. sugar

Sift flour with cornstarch. Allow butter to get soft (short bread must be made with butter) then using only your hands, cream sugar with butter. Next add the sifted flour handful by handful and knead it on a slightly floured board. Work into 1 large or 2 small rounds, flute edges with your fingers and prick with a fork. Bake at 375 degrees for about 25 minutes in a greased and lined springform pan.