Shortbread
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A home-kitchen version of shortbread, written step by step so it's easy to follow that comes together with everyday ingredients.
Ingredients
- 3 sticks butter, at room temperature
- 1 heaping c. confectioners sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 4 c. all-purpose flour, sifted
Method
Heat oven to 300°.
Line pans with double layer of brown paper. Do not grease.
Sift sugar; knead in butter (use on hand it is messy!).
Add egg yolk; mix in.
Add flour one cup at a time; knead until smooth.
Divide into 3 (8 or 9-inch) pans.
Pat out with hand to 1/4 to 1/2-inch thickness.
Prick all over with fork.
Crimp edges and mark lightly with knife.
Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Shortbread should be very pale.
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