European Recipes:Scottish Recipes:Scottish Shortbread

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       Title: Scottish Shortbread
Categories: Cookies
       Yield: 48 servings

       1 lb Butter (no substitutes);
            -softened
       1 c Packed brown sugar
       4 c All-purpose flour; -4 1/2
            -cups

   Recipe by: COUNTRY WOMAN MAGAZINE - JULY/AUGUST 19
   In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar. Add 3-3/4 cups flour;
   mix well. Sprinkle a board with some of the remaining four. Knead for 5
   minutes, adding enough remaining flour to make a soft, non-sticky dough.
   Roll to 1/2" thickness. Cut into 3"x1" strips. Place 1" apart on ungreased
   baking sheets. Prick with a fork. Bake at 325 degrees for 20-25 minutes or
   until cookies are lightly browned. Yield about 4 dozen