Shortbread

Directions

1. 1
   Heat the oven to 150c/fan 130c/gas 2.
2. 2
   Put the flour in a bowl & rub in the butter to make fine crumbs.Stir in sugar.
3. 3
   Work the mixture until it forms a ball.
4. 4
   Turn out on worksurface and knead briefly until smooth.
5. 5
   Work into a round & roll & pat out on a very lightly floured surface to a 18 cm round.carefully lift or slide the dough on to a baking sheet( no need to grease) & flute the edges with your fingers.Mark the circle into eight triangles with a knife, cutting all teh way through.
6. 6
   Prick over with a fork.
7. 7
   Bake for 30-35 minutes - it should be very pale.
8. 8
   While still warm, cut through the markings,then sprinkle with sugar.