Ingredients

The following ingredients have 18 Servings
  • 180 g plain flour
  • 30 g cornflour ((cornstarch in the US))
  • 180 g salted butter
  • 50 g icing sugar ((powdered sugar))
  • ½ tsp good quality vanilla extract

Instruction

  • Sift the flours together.
  • Beat the butter and sugar together in a large bowl with a wooden spoon until thoroughly mixed and light and pale. A minute will do.
  • Stir in the vanilla or any flavouring you prefer.
  • Tip in the flour mix and work with the wooden spoon, then your fingers to form a dough. DO NOT knead, work lightly.
  • Wrap in clingfilm and place in the fridge for 15 minutes.Preheat the oven to 160˚C/310˚F.