Classic Shortbread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Cream butter.
3. 3
   Mix in sugar, almond extract and flour.
4. 4
   Press in pan.
5. 5
   (I like to use a stone pie plate).
6. 6
   Take a fork and poke lots and lots of holes in the shortbread all over.
7. 7
   This step is essential to the shortbread.
8. 8
   Bake at 350 for 1 hour.
9. 9
   When cooled turn out onto wax paper and cut.
10. 10
    I cut it like pie slices.
11. 11
    Enjoy with a cup of Earl Grey hot tea or your favorite.