Ingredients:
125g/4oz butter
55g/2oz caster sugar
180g/6oz plain flour
Method:
1) Heat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5.
2) Beat the butter and the sugar together until smooth.
3) Stir in the flour to get a smooth paste. Turn on to a work surface and gently roll out until the paste is 1cm/½in thick.
4) Cut into rounds or fingers and place onto a baking tray. Prick each round with a fork. Chill in the fridge for 20 minutes.
5)Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until pale golden-brown. Set aside to cool on a wire rack.
6) Dust with icing sugar.
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