1 lb. butter
1 c. sugar
4 c. flour (do not sift)

Cream butter. Add sugar, 1/2 at a time, until smooth. Work in flour gradually, best done with your hands. Roll dough 1/4 inch thick, then cut dough into 1 inch by 2 inch rectangles. Prick each rectangle with fork several times. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet for approximately 45 to 50 minutes at 275 degrees.