Britishby Wikibooks CookbookShortbreadCook50 minTotal50 minServes12Keep screen onSaveShareIngredients380 g (1 ½ cup / 13 ½ oz) all-purpose flour¼ tsp salt220 g (1 cup / 8 oz) butter110 g (½ cup / 4 oz) white granulated sugarStepsStep-by-step0 of 8 done1Preheat the oven to 140°C (275°F or Gas Mark 1).2Cream the butter with the sugar until light and fluffy.3Sift the flour and salt into the mixture and work into the fat and sugar until completely amalgamated.4Shape the dough into a ball and roll out to about 1.3 cm (½ inch) thick. The dough may need to be chilled for 10–15 minutes for easier handling.5Cut into squares or rectangles and prick the tops with a fork in two parallel lines.6Bake in the oven for 30–40 minutes or until the shortbread is lightly browned.7Leave them on a cooling rack to cool.8Store in a cool place in an airtight container.Photo: Wikibooks Cookbook contributors · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SASource: Wikibooks Cookbook
