Lea Bob's Shortbread

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Lea Bob's Shortbread

Here it is - I have watched the German Military guys at faire go into little sqirming puddles of goo at the prospect of not getting their share...

1 lb butter
1 cup *powdered* sugar
4 cups sifted flour

Cream butter and sugar together (don't let it get oily).  Add flour gradually.

Flatten into circles about 3/4" thick. Crimp the edges and prick the tops all over.

Bake at 375°F for 5 minutes, then lower the temp to 300°F and continue baking for 25-30 minutes.

That's the basic recipe. Of course, you can make small cookies instead, or press the whole thing into a cookie sheet and cut into bars while warm, or use cookie molds (a real challenge) or whatever pleases you. You may also want to sprinkle some granulated sugar over the top, also while still warm.

I have heard of spreading it with lemon curd, but I think that's going too far. :)

Lea Bob
(2/20/01)

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