Flo's shortbread

The first thing that caught my eye about this recipe was not that fact that it was yummy buttery shortbread, but because the recipe belonged to someone called Flo.  I imagine her in her floury pinny making this for "best" or for treats, and would serve it lovingly laid out on a tray with her best china.

Maybe, who knows.  But I made this the other day to add to the tins on a quiet day when everyone else was at work, school and kindy...........bliss.

For once I didn't go overboard with the butter.  BUT, I should have as the mixture was really crumbly.  Hence why the mixture was put in a slice tin and not rolled and cut into rounds.  I researched other recipes and they used around 250g of butter so I will do the same next time. 

Though even with the quantities of ingredients I used it was delicious and had the unmistakable shortbread smell and taste.

So pop your pinnies on and get baking!  I think Flo would be proud.


Flo's Shortbread

You will need:

1/2 lb (225g) Butter (room temperature) - I will add a little more next time
1 cup Icing Sugar
1 1/2 cups Cornflour
1 cup Flour
Pinch Salt

Method:

Beat butter and icing sugar together with electric beater until smooth.  Fold in sifted flours and salt until combined.  Roll into a log, then sit it in fridge for no more than 10 minutes.  Cut into rounds (or if like me, your mix is too crumbly, throw it into a slice tin).  Place rounds onto greased oven tray and bake at 300F (150C) for 30 minutes.

Enjoy!  Even more delicious when washed down with a cup of tea.