Beard's Shortbread

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Beard's Shortbread

Recipe By : James Beard
Serving Size : 32 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies 1

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 cups flour, all-purpose -- sifted
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup butter -- room temperature
1 egg yolk

In bowl mix flour, sugar and butter together, either by hand or in
electric mixer. Add egg yolk and knead in well. Divide mixture into 4 parts
and roll each into square or circle about 1/2-inch thick. Mark pattern in
crust by lightly tapping with tip of fork. Cut each circle into 8 triangles
or each square into 8 smaller squares. Place pieces on lightly buttered and
floured baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees 15 minutes, then reduce heat to
300 degrees and bake 30 minutes more, until shortbread is delicate light
brown. Makes 32 shortbreads.
Source: James Beard

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