Lavender Shortbread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. and lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. 2
   Sift together the flour, cornstarch, sugar and salt and stir in the lavender.
3. 3
   Toss in cubes of chilled butter and blend together until they look like crumbs.
4. 4
   Place the crumbs into the pan and press down with the hands.You can shape the edges with a pattern of your choice and pierce the dough uniformly to prevent it rising when its baking.
5. 5
   With a knife, make 16 wedges, so that itll be easier to have the pieces formed after its baked.
6. 6
   Bake for 25 minutes or until slightly golden.
7. 7
   Cut pieces when its still warm along the lines that were made earlier.
8. 8
   Transfer to a rack to cool.