1 c. sugar
2 c. butter (room temp.)
5-6 c. sifted flour

Put flour on counter first and add butter and sugar. Knead until comes off counter clean. Put on cookie sheet with small lip. Roll with rolling pin flute with knife on edge. Prick with fork all over. Bake 10 minutes at 375 degrees then 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Electric oven may be hotter. If browning to fast cover with foil or brown bag. Cut while hot and cool in pan.