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English Shortbread
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 12
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!
Ingredients:
1 cup butter, plus (no substitutes)
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon sugar, for sprinkling (optional)
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Mix the butter and sugar together until light and creamy.
3. Gradually work in the flour (Mixture will be crumbly).
4. Press mixture into a greased 9 x 13 pan.
5. Prick all over with a fork (Dip fork in some flour before pricking shortbread).
6. Sprinkle with a teaspoon of sugar (Optional).
7. Put into oven for about 20 minutes, or until pale golden.
8. When cool, cut into bars.
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