"Mrs. Alexandra'S" Scotch Shortbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. butter
1 c. sugar
5 c. flour

Preparation

Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add flour 1 cup at a time.
Knead with your hands until dough cleans the bowl. Divide into 4 balls.
Flatten with hands on ungreased cookie sheet to 1/4-inch thick.
Prick with a fork.
Bake in a 325\u00b0 oven for approximately 25 minutes or lightly browned.
Remove and sprinkle with sugar immediately and cut into wedges or strips.