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 BBS: The GWE BBS [ASV/CIN]
Date: 03-23-93 (11:21)             Number: 406
From: SKYE #81 @3056*1             Refer#: NONE
  To: ALL                           Recvd: YES 
Subj: Scottish Shortbread            Conf: (37) Home Cooki
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Here's a recipe my whole family enjoys.  I hope someone out there likes
shortbread.  This is really easy & delicious.  Hint: The colder your hands
are when you work the dough, the easier it will be to handle.

1/4 Lb Butter (1 stick) softened
5 tablespoons sugar
1 1/4 cups plain flour

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, mix in flour thoroughly.
Form into a ball and place on floured surface. Roll out to desired thickness.
Cut to desired size. Pinch all around outer edge, prick with a fork over
entire top.  Place on cookie sheet and bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 35
minutes.  Remove cookie sheet from oven and sprinkle top of shortbread with
sugar.  Allow to sit 5 to 7 minutes then remove to cooling rack and let cool
completely.

Enjoy!!