07012008 - National Shortbread Day

Today is National Shortbread Day, got a recipe from Allrecipes!

Scottish Shortbread

Ingredients
· 2 cups butter
· 1 cup packed brown sugar
· 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

2. Cream butter and brown sugar. Add 3 to 3 3/4 cups flour. Mix well.

3. Sprinkle board with the remaining flour. Knead for 5 minutes, adding enough flour to make a soft dough. Roll to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut into 3x1 inch strips. Prick with fork and place on ungreased baking sheets.

4. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 20 to 25 minutes.

LMK if you try it!