How to Make Shortbread Fingers

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Gather the ingredients.

   You'll need: 500g butter 500g plain/all-purpose flour 1 cup cornflour 1 cup icing or confectioners sugar Extra icing sugar, for dusting.
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   Step 2: Prepare the baking pan or tin by either greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.

   Put to one side., Beat until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer., Beat together on a low speed.
   
   Continue beating until it forms the texture of fine breadcrumbs., Lay another layer of baking paper over the top and press down evenly across the pan or tin., Using a fork, prick holes across the dough., Allow to chill for half an hour.
   
   Preheat the oven to 350ºF/180ºC about 10 minutes before removing the dough from the refrigerator., Bake for 15 minutes at 350ºF/180ºC.
   
   After 15 minutes, turn the oven down to 300ºF/150ºC.
   
   Bake for another half an hour., Cut into fingers while the shortbread is still warm., They are ready to serve when cooled; sprinkle with icing or confectioners sugar.
   
   These can be stored in an airtight container lined with greaseproof paper.
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   Step 3: Add the butter to a mixing bowl.

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   Step 4: Add the remaining ingredients to the beaten butter.

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   Step 5: Transfer the dough to the pan or tin.

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   Step 6: Remove the paper from the pressed dough.

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   Step 7: Return the paper top and place in the refrigerator.

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   Step 8: Place the shortbread into the oven.

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   Step 9: Remove from the oven.

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    Step 10: Allow to cool on a wire cooling rack.

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