Teatime Shortbread - Bon Appetit

Directions

1. 1

   3/4 c (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted -butter, room temperature 1/2 c Sugar 1 3/4 c All purpose flour Pinch of salt Preheat oven to 325'F

2. 2

   Using electric mixer, beat butter and sugar in bowl until well combined

3. 3

   Sift flour and salt into butter mixture

4. 4

   Using fingertips, rub mixture until moist clumps form

5. 5

   Gently knead until soft dough forms

6. 6

   Divide dough in half

7. 7

   Press out 1 dough piece to 9 1/2-inch round, about 1/4 inch thick

8. 8

   Roll lightly with rolling pin to smooth top