Scottish Shortbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. soft butter
5/8 c. sugar
2 1/2 c. flour

Preparation

Mix sugar and butter together thoroughly.
Stir in flour.
Mix thoroughly with hands.
Chill dough.
Roll out 1/3 to 1/2-inch thick.
Cut into fancy shapes.
Flute edges if desired by pinching between fingers.
Place on baking sheet; bake at 300\u00b0 for 20 to 25 minutes.
Repeat with remaining dough.
Yield:
About 2 dozen.