Beard's Shortbread Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   In bowl mix flour, sugar and butter together, either by hand or possibly in electric mixer.
2. 2
   Add in egg yolk and knead in well.
3. 3
   Divide mix into 4 parts and roll each into square or possibly circle about 1/2-inch thick.
4. 4
   Mark pattern in crust by lightly tapping with tip of fork.
5. 5
   Cut each circle into 8 triangles or possibly each square into 8 smaller squares.
6. 6
   Place pcs on lightly buttered and floured baking sheet.
7. 7
   Bake at 350 degrees 15 min, then reduce heat to 300 degrees and bake 30 min more, till shortbread is delicate light brown.
8. 8
   Makes 32 shortbreads.