Scottish Shortbread (Scotland) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. sifted flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. soft butter
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Combine flour and salt.
Cream butter.
Add sugar and vanilla and cream well.
Stir in dry ingredients.
Knead a few times on very lightly floured board.
Chill dough for 1 hour.
Pat into a 9 x 13-inch pan.
Score with fork or imprint with a fancy design. Bake in slow oven, 325\u00b0, for 20 to 30 minutes or until delicately brown.