Scottish Shortbread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 300°.
2. 2
   Cream butter and sugar.
3. 3
   Add flour, one cup at a time, to make a stiff dough.
4. 4
   Spread in pan to form a circle and flute the edge. Prick with a fork and mark 16 wedge shaped pieces.
5. 5
   Bake for 40 minutes or until golden brown.
6. 6
   While hot, cut into 16 wedges as marked.
7. 7
   Sprinkle with sugar if desired.
8. 8
   Makes 16 pieces.