Scottish Shortbread

 

1 ¼ c. flour

¼ c. sugar

1 ½ t. grated lemon peel

½ c. butter

 

stir together the flour, sugar, and lemon peel.  Cut in butter till mixture resembles fine crumbs.  Form mixture into a ball and knead until smooth.  For wedges, pat or roll the shortbread dough into an 8 inch circle on an ungreased cookie sheet.  Using your fingers, press to make a scalloped edge.  If you like, prick with the times of a fork.  Using a sharp knife, cut dough circle into 12-16 pie shaped wedges.  Don’t separate wedges.  Bake in 325 degree oven for 20-25 minutes of just till edges are lightly browned.  Cut into wedges again.  Then remove and cool on a wire rack.  Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if you like.