All-butter Scottish shortbread

Easy Ready in 10 min serves 12

This luxurious all-butter shortbread is simple but classic.

Ingredients

Serves: 12

175g (6 oz) plain flour

5 tablespoons caster sugar

175g (6 oz) butter

Preparation method

Prep: 10 min

Preheat oven to 150 C / Gas mark 2.

Blend all ingredients well. Dough will be stiff.

Press into a 23cm (9 in) buttered baking dish. Prick top with a fork.

Bake until a pale golden brown on the edges, approximately 30 to 40 minutes. Cool and cut into squares.