Scottish Shortbread

Serves: 12
Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 175g (6 oz) plain flour
• 5 tablespoons caster sugar
• 175g (6 oz) butter

1) Preheat oven to 150 C/Gas mark 2.

2) Blend all ingredients well - the dough will be stiff.

3) Press into a 23cm (9 in) buttered baking dish. Prick top with a fork.

4) Bake until a pale golden brown on the edges (approximately 30 to 40 minutes). Cool and cut into squares.