How to make...Shortbread.

INGREDIENTS

• 6 oz (175g) Plain Flour

• 5 oz (150g) Butter

• 2 oz (50g) Ground Rice

• 2-3 oz (50g-75g) Castor Sugar

METHOD

1. Sieve the flour with the rice and sugar, rub in the butter, which must be softened, and knead to a dough, adding no liquid whatsoever. 

2. Shape into two cakes an inch thick (2.5mm) and prick their tops with a fork.

3. Leave them to mellow for about an hour, then bake in a moderate oven for about 40 minutes.