Shortbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. butter (not margarine)
2/3 c. sugar
2 1/2 c. flour

Preparation

Cream butter and sugar; add flour.
Work it in with your hands.
Divide into 2 or 4 parts and pat out 1/2-inch thick on ungreased cookie sheet.
Roll top smooth with a rolling pin. Prick generously with fork.
Put into cold oven.
Set temperature at 325\u00b0.
Bake 35 to 50 minutes (depending on oven) until light golden color.
Cut into wedges while hot.
Store in tightly covered tin.