Shortbread Fingers

Last minute visitors means last minute baking and shortbread is perfect, especially when your baking supplies are starting to run low. 
Classic and simple, everybody loves shortbread and with a recipe this simple, anybody can make it!

Ingredients:~
(makes approx. 20-24 shortbread)


125g / 4 oz butter
55g / 2 oz caster sugar
180g / 6 oz plain flour


Method:~


1. Preheat oven to 190C/375F/Gas Mark 3.


2. Beat butter and sugar together until smooth.


3. Stir in flour to get a smooth paste. (If you want to add anything like chocolate chips, cherries or raisins, do it now!)


4. Turn out onto work surface and roll out until about 1cm /½ inch thick. 


5. Cut into fingers (To get the 'holes' just prick gently with a fork) or rounds and place onto a lined baking tray. Sprinkle with icing sugar and put into the fridge to cool for about 20 minutes.


6. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until they start to turn pale golden brown. Sprinkle over caster sugar and then cool on a wire rack.

7. ENJOY!


Only 3 ingredients and you get all that delicious buttery taste. Couldn't be simpler! 

Or add a fourth ingredient like I did here and include some dark chocolate pieces. 


Do let me know if you try it out!