Shortbread

Photo credit by Beth Hyzy

½ pound butter

¾ cup sugar

½ cup cornflour (cornstarch)

2 cups flour

Cream butter and sugar until very smooth and add flour and cornflour (cornstarch). Knead well. Roll into a sausage shape 2 inches thick and slice ½ inch thick slices from the roll. Place on cold greased baking trays. Prick with a fork a couple of times and bake in a moderate oven (350F) for 15 minutes or until just slightly coloured. Depending on your oven this make take less time to cook or a little longer.

Happy baking