Recipe Steps
- Beat butter and sugar together until smooth. Wooden spoon or electric mixer may be used.
- Add the flour and the cornflour and mix gently until a dough is formed.
- Use finger tips to form dough into a ball and lightly knead, if necessary.
- Press dough into a greased 8″/20cm round. A sandwich tin may also be used.
- Cut into wedges or fingers and prick the dough with a fork
- Bake in a preheated oven 160°C/325°F/Gas 3 for about 20 minutes or until very pale in colour.
- Allow to set in tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire tray to cool. Re cut if necessary
- As soon as shortbread is cold, store in an airtight tin.
Serving Suggestions:
- Top with fresh cream and strawberries
- Enjoy with a scoop of ice cream
- Perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea or coffee
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