Scottish Shortbread

My grandma brought this recipe with her from Scotland in 1907. It is wonderful.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 50
• Yields: 1 batch

Ingredients

• 1  lb butter, room temperature
• 1  cup  superfine sugar
• 5  cups flour

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl by hand until it forms a large ball.
2. Knead thoroughly on a bread board for at least 5 minutes.
3. Cut into 5 pieces.
4. Place each piece into a greased 8 or 9 inch cake pan.
5. Press flat with heel of your hand and prick with fork to bottom of pan.
6. Bake at 350F for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Cool 2 mintes and immediately cut into triangles.