Scottish Shortbread

Directions

1. 1
   Place hard butter on a breadboard; add sugar on top and then flour.
2. 2
   Knead the butter, sugar and flour together until it becomes crumbly (about the size of peas).
3. 3
   Still continue to knead until this all forms into a ball.
4. 4
   Pat to 1/2-inch thick.
5. 5
   Cut with cookie cutters.
6. 6
   Chill several hours or overnight.
7. 7
   Prick well with a fork, and then bake at 250° until light golden brown on an ungreased cookie sheet.
8. 8
   Place cookies about 1-inch apart, as they spread slightly when baked.