Mmmmm traditional British Shortbread Recipe

Ingredients - what you will need

• 125g/4oz butter
• 55g/2oz caster sugar, plus extra to finish
• 180g/6oz plain flour
  
  
  That's it! not many ingredients, most of us always have this in our store cupboard
  
  

  Preparation method and how to make it

  
  
  1. Heat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5.
  2. Beat the butter and the sugar together until smooth.
  3. Stir in the flour to get a smooth paste. Turn on to a work surface and gently roll out until the paste is a good 1cm / ½in thick.
  4. Cut into rounds or fingers and place onto a baking tray. Sprinkle the top with caster sugar and allow to chill in the fridge for at least 20 minutes.
  5. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until pale golden-brown. Set aside to cool on a wire rack.
     
     

     Enjoy

     HLC x