Basic Butter Shortbread

Method

1. Beat the butter and sugar together with electric beaters until creamy and pale. Sift in the dry ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon until it comes together. Turn out onto a floured surface and lightly knead into a ball. Split the dough into two balls.
2. Roll each ball of dough out between two sheets of baking paper and cut into star shapes.
3. Using a spatula, carefully place stars onto a lined oven tray and bake at 160°C for 12-15 minutes or until a light golden colour. Cool on a wire rack.

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