How to make Scottish Petticoat Tails Shortbread

This is about how to make little Petticoat Tails looking shirt bread..

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1/2 cup butter, but into small pieces, plus extra for greasing.
• scant 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, plus 1 tablespoon for dusting
• pinch of salt
• 4 tablespoons superfine sugar
• 2 teaspoons golden superfine sugar

1. Preheat the over to 300F/150C. Grease an 8-inch/20cm fluted shallow baking pan.

2. Mix together the flour, salt, and sugar. Rub the butter into the dry ingredients. Continue to work the mixture until it forms a soft dough. Make sure you do not overwork the shortbread or it will be tough, not crumbly as it should be.

3. Lightly press the dough into the cake pan. If you dont have a fluted or plain shallow cake pan, roll out the dough on a lightly floured board, place on a baking sheet and pinch the edges to form a scalloped pattern.

4. Mark into 8 pieces with a knife. Prick all over with a fork and bake in the center of the oven for 45-50 minutes until the shortbread is firm and just colored.

5. Allow to cool inthe pan and dust with the sugar. Cut into portions and remove to a wire rack. Store in an airtight container in a cool place until needed.

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