*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *
 
                            English Shortbread
 
Recipe By     : Farm Journal's Great Home Cooking In America
Serving Size  : 49   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : British                        Cookies

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      c             Butter
     1/2  c             Sugar
   1                    Egg
   3      c             Flour -- sifted
   1      ts            Baking powder
 
Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg.
 
Sift together flour and baking powder. Add dry ingredients to creamed
mixture, stirring well to blend. Knead dough lightly until it holds
together.
 
Roll dough on floured surface to 14" square. Cut into 49 squares
(2"). Place squares about 2" apart on ungreased baking sheet. Prick
each with fork. Bake in 325°F oven for 12 minutes or until lightly
browned. Remove from baking sheets; cool on racks.
 
 
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