Shortbread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. 2
   Cream butter until it resembles whipped cream. Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add flour and mix until very smooth. Shape into two 9 1/2 inch discs. Transfer to baking trays. Stretch dough out until very smooth. Level surface with a rolling pin. Crimp edges.
3. 3
   Score a circle in the center of dough with 2 3/4 inch cookie cutter then score into 12 wedges, from circle to outer edges. Prick with a fork and dust lightly with sugar. Bake for 40 mins, until very light brown and crisp. Let cool completely on trays. Break into wedges to serve.