Short'nin Bread
Source of Recipe
Southern
Recipe Introduction
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
List of Ingredients
4 C sifted flour
1 C firmly packed light brown sugar
1 pound softened butter
Recipe
Combine flour and sugar thoroughly. Add butter and work in with your fingers until a smooth dough forms.
Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and pat to one half inch thickness, (chill if necessary).
Cut into desired shapes and transfer to a cookie sheet. Bake at 325 degrees F. for 25 minutes or until delicately browned. Cool 5 minutes and then remove to wire racks to cool completely.