Ronan & Aoibhe’s Shortbread

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 170 degrees.

2. 2

   Beat the butter and the sugar together until smooth.

3. 3

   Stir in the flour until smooth. Turn on to a work surface and gently roll out until the paste is 1cm thick.

4. 4

   Cut into shortbread rounds or fingers and place onto a baking tray. Sprinkle with caster sugar and pop in the fridge for 15/20 minutes.

5. 5

   Bake in the oven for 15–20 minutes, or until pale golden-brown. Cool on a wire rack.