Scottish Shortbread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 275°.
2. 2
   Grease 4 (8-inch) round cake pans.
3. 3
   In large mixing bowl with electric mixer at medium speed, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. 4
   Beat in flour (1 cup at a time), until well mixed.
5. 5
   Divide dough into 4 equal pieces.
6. 6
   Pat each piece evenly into bottom of pan with hands.
7. 7
   With tines of fork, prick dough all over to prevent bubbles.
8. 8
   Serves 32.