ENGLISH SHORTBREAD

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I've been making this shortbread for years. It's easy and quick to make, with only three ingredients. when I serve it at gatherings, someone always requests the recipe!

Provided by truebrit

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup butter, plus (no substitutes)
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon sugar, for sprinkling (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Mix the butter and sugar together until light and creamy.
  • Gradually work in the flour (Mixture will be crumbly).
  • Press mixture into a greased 9" x 13" pan.
  • Prick all over with a fork (Dip fork in some flour before pricking shortbread).
  • Sprinkle with a teaspoon of sugar (Optional).
  • Put into oven for about 20 minutes, or until pale golden.
  • When cool, cut into bars.

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