Petticoat Shortbread

Directions

1. 1
   In a large bowl, beat butter, sugar and vanilla with electric mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy.
2. 2
   With wooden spoon, stir in milk and flour; then mix by hand until dough is smooth.
3. 3
   Divide dough into two parts.
4. 4
   Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
5. 5
   On a lightly sugared pastry cloth, roll out dough, one part at a time, into an 8-inch circle, 1/4 inch thick.
6. 6
   Place a 4-inch saucer in the center; cut around it.
7. 7
   Remove saucer and flute outside edge as for a pie shell.
8. 8
   Cut outer ring into eight sections.
9. 9
   Keep center whole.
10. 10
    Prick all over with fork.
11. 11
    Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cocokie sheet.
12. 12
    Bake 25- 30 minutes, or until light golden.
13. 13
    Cool completely on wire rack.
14. 14
    Makes 2 shortbreads.