Shortbread Biscuits

Submitted by Kristie-cakes

"This recipe is for the well-loved shortbread biscuit yum yum!"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 250 g plain flour
• 1⁄4 tablespoon salt
• 100 g caster sugar
• 1 large free range egg

directions

1. Sift flour with salt, then cream the butter and caster sugar together until pale and creamy. With the motor running, gradually add the egg; if the mixture looks like it's curdling then add a tbsp of sifted flour.
2. Put the mixer on it's lowest setting and add the flour gradually. Stop mixing as the mixture comes together.
3. Roll out onto a floured surface; about 5mm thick. Cut out biscuits using the metal cutter ring. Now bake for about 20-30 minutes until lightly brown in colour.
4. Let the biscuits cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes.