1 c. butter
1 c. very fine granulated sugar
3 c. sifted enriched flour

Thoroughly cream butter and sugar. Add 2 1/2 cups flour and mix thoroughly. Turn out on surface floured with remaining 1/4 cup flour. Knead in flour until dough cracks on surface, and doesn't stick to board. Roll 1/4 inch thick; cut in fancy shapes or triangles 2 x 2 inches. Bake on ungreased cooky sheet in very slow oven (275 degrees for about 45 minutes). Makes 2 dozen.