Scotch Shortbread
["1 lb. butter", "4 c. flour", "1 c. confectioners sugar"]
["Leave butter out all night in a covered bowl.", "When it is nice and creamy, add sugar.", "Beat a few minutes, then add 1 cup flour at a time.", "It gets lumpy, so put it on a cookie sheet and pat it smooth with your hands.", "Then cut in squares and bake in a slow oven until golden brown.", "Remove from oven and with knife, go over the lines again.", "(I use a cookie sheet with sides.)"]
["butter", "flour", "confectioners sugar"]