Shortbread Pastry
Ingredients
2 tablespoons of sugar
Yolk of one egg
Pinch salt
3 heaped tablespoons of self‑raising flour
RL: under the above line is ‘3’ followed by dittos – maybe that means 3 heaped tablespoons of plain flour, but I can’t be sure.
Vanilla (RL: not sure how much – maybe ½ teaspoon)
Method
Cream butter and sugar.
Add the egg yolk.
Add the dry ingredients.
Press down onto a tray – never roll.
RL: I guess the vanilla gets added with the butter and sugar. And I’m guessing the ‘tray’ referred to is a greased baking tray, although I’m not certain of the size. And I have no idea how long to bake for, or at what temperature. Maybe try moderate, until they’re cooked. 👍😃 Apart from that, this recipe looks easy. 😲😨
Shortbread
Written by Anne O’Brien, with additional comments by Rob Landsberry, last updated 16 April 2024