SHORTBREAD 
1 lb. butter
1 c. sugar
5 c. sifted flour

1. Cream butter with sugar in mixing bowl until light and fluffy.

2. Sift in flour, mixing well.

3. Roll out dough to 1/2 inch thick on lightly floured board.

4. Cut into strips. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Sprinkle top with a little sugar, perforate holes in dough with a fork (lightly), then chill in refrigerator for 1 hour.

5. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned in oven set at 300 degrees.

 

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