Royal Scotch Shortbread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
2. 2
   Sift the flour, sugar and salt together.
3. 3
   Add the butter and use your hands or a pastry cutter to combine until the mixture is crumbly.
4. 4
   Work into a ball and knead briefly.
5. 5
   Pat into a 1/4-inch sheet on an ungreased cookie sheet.
6. 6
   Cut the dough into 2-inch diamonds.
7. 7
   Bake for 45 minutes.
8. 8
   Remove from the oven.
9. 9
   Immediately recut the cookies.
10. 10
    Separate carefully and cool on a rack.
11. 11
    Cookies can be frozen in an airtight container, with wax paper between each layer for up to 6 months.
12. 12
    Defrost 30 minutes before serving.