Shortbread Recipe

Full of buttery flavor and so simple to make, your guests and family will love these traditional shortbread cookies. Serve them with a cup of tea for an afternoon treat.

Shortbread

3 cups all purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into tablespoons

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
   
2. Pulse flour, sugar and salt in a food processor, until combined.
   
3. Add butter and process for 1 minute, until dough resembles sand.
   
4. Put dough in a 9-inch baking dish and press into even layer.
   
5. Score dough with a knife into 1 inch wide pieces, by 4 1/2 inches long and dock with a fork.
   
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until lightly brown.
   
7. Remove from oven and slice with a sharp knife all the way through the score marks. Cool completely in baking dish.
   
8. Once cool, remove from dish, pieces should separate easily.