Granny Hampton's English Shortbread |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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4th generation old recipe from England Ingredients:
1/2 lb butter, at room temperature |
2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted twice |
1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted with flour |
Directions:
1. (Handle this dough as little as possible).
2. Combine ingredients until it forms a ball.
3. Roll dough out to 1/2 thick.
4. Cut into shapes or into wedges and prick with a fork.
5. Colored sugar may be added for a decorative touch or they can be iced once cooled.
6. Bake in 300 degree oven for 8-10 minutes- you should not brown this shortbread so watch closely and remove from oven just before they edges turn brown.
7. No need to grease cookie sheets.
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