Scottish Shortbread

1/2 cup sugar
1 cup unsalted butter
1 1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup cornstarch


Cream sugar and butter together.
Sieve flour and cornstarch together / slowly add to creamed mix
Work in flour with hand. Do not add liquid. Mix will be stiff
Flatten into a shallow baking tin and prick all over with fork
Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 30 to 40 minutes til golden brown.
Remove from oven and sprinkle with sugar cut into slices
Cool 5 minutes, place on cooling rack.


Recipe Source: Alice Beattie, Cairndow resident, from Mother Recipes, published by Here We Are, available from www.hereweare-uk.com

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