Scottish Shortbread

By Bailey1_

The secret to this recipe's success is to knead the dough for 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound butter (no substitutes), softened
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 4 to 4-1/2 cups flour

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

In a mixing owl, cream butter and brown sugar.
Add 3-3/4 cups flour; mix well.
Sprinkle a pastry board or surface with some of the remaining flour.
Knead for 5 minutes, adding enough remaining flour to make a soft,
non-sticky dough. Roll to 1/2 inch thickness
Cut into 3-in.x1-inch strips.
Place 1 inch apart on un-greased baking sheets.
Prick with a fork several times.
Bake at 325 for 20-25 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned.
Remove to a wire rack to cool.