Shortbread

Method

• step 1

  Heat oven to 150 degrees/ gas 2.

• step 2

  Cream butter and sugar

• step 3

  Sieve flour and cornflour and mix to combine to form a soft dough

• step 4

  Wrap in cling film and refrigerate to rest for approximately 20 minutes

• step 5

  Roll out onto a floured work surface to the thickness of two pound coins stacked on top of each other. Using pastry cutters cut out biscuits and place onto a lined baking tray with a palette knife.

• step 6

  Bake for approximately 60 minutes until very pale brown, Dredge with caster sugar as soon as it comes out of the oven, then leave to cool.