Traditional Shortbread

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter and sugar.
2. 2
   Sift dry ingredients and work into mixture til smooth but not greasy.
3. 3
   Press into ungreased pan.
4. 4
   Dough must be about 1 cm in thickness.
5. 5
   Cut into fingers and bake at 140C for 1 hour.
6. 6
   Watch from 45 minutes that the shortbread does not become too browned.