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Shortbread.

• ½ lb. flour (or one breakfastcup)
• ¼ lb. butter
• 2 ozs. sugar (or 2 tablespoonfuls)

Cream, butter and sugar, then work in the flour, continue to work until it becomes a firm dough. Place into an ungreased tin, press well down with the knuckles, then smooth over with a knife, and prick with fork. Bake in a slow oven 1 hour. Cut into shapes whilst hot in the tin.