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Buttery Scottish Shortbread

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
20 min
TOTAL TIME
35 min
SERVINGS
12 servings
Dessert Scottish
Buttery Scottish Shortbread
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 3/4 cup butter
Instructions
1
Begin by setting the oven to its highest temperature, 350 degrees F (or 175 degrees C). Next, take a butter knife and spread an even layer of butter onto the bottom of a 9-inch square baking dish.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine three main ingredients: flour, sugar, and butter. Using a pastry blender or your fingertips, work the mixture together until it forms a cohesive mass and feels stiff to the touch.
3
Using your hands, shape this mixture into a flat rectangle that fits snugly into the prepared baking dish. Make sure to cover the entire surface, leaving no gaps or bare spots.
4
Using a fork, make multiple small holes all over the top surface of your dough. This will help it expand evenly during baking.
5
Place the prepared dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are a pale golden brown color.
6
Once baked, allow the entire dish to cool down completely before cutting it into uniform squares.