Shortbread

Method

• step 1

  Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5.

• step 2

  Beat the butter and the sugar together until smooth.

• step 3

  Stir in the flour to get a smooth paste. Turn on to a work surface and gently roll out until the paste is 1cm/½in thick.

• step 4

  Cut into rounds or fingers and place onto a baking tray. Sprinkle with caster sugar and chill in the fridge for 20 minutes.

• step 5

  Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until pale golden-brown. Set aside to cool on a wire rack.