Shrewsbury Cakes

Directions

1. 1
   In a standard Mixing bowl, Cream the butter and sugar.
2. 2
   Add the rosewater and blend thoroughly.
3. 3
   Sift together the 2 cups of flour, nutmeg, and salt and stir into the butter until the dough holds together.
4. 4
   With your hands, gently knead in enough of the additional flour to make a smooth ball.
5. 5
   of soft dough.
6. 6
   Roll out on a floured board to the thickness of 1/2 inch.
7. 7
   Cut large round cookies with a glass or cookie cutter.
8. 8
   Place the cookies on a greased sheet or one lined with parchment paper and bake in a 300° F oven for approximately 15 minutes, or just until done; they must be white, not brown.
9. 9
   Remove the cakes to a rack to cool.