THE CONFEDERATE WIDOW'S SHORTBREAD

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"The Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All" is an unlikely place to find a shortbread recipe. I have adapted the recipe which is found in the novel written by Allen Gurganus, 1984, page 761 (paperback version). Alfred a Knopf Inc., publisher. You can use all flour instead of the flour and cornstarch. Using the combined flour and cornstarch gives shortbread a melt-in-the mouth buttery goodness,

Provided by emmalee1942

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Sift the flour, cornstarch, powdered sugar and salt.
  • Blend in the butter, to form a smooth mixture, stir in the vanilla.
  • Divide the dough into 2 portions, roll, or pat, each portion into a 1/2" thick round.
  • Outline six wedges into each round, with the tines of a fork.
  • Place on a buttered, or parchment lined, cookie sheet.
  • Bake 325 degrees, 20-25 minutes.
  • Cool on wire racks.
  • "Decorate tops with almonds, bits of cherries, angelica or citron", if desired. (I never do.).
  • When cool, separate along the fork-outlined wedge lines.
  • Store in an airtight container,.

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