Shortbread Pastries

• 1 3/4 cups castor sugar
• 3 1/2 cups butter
• 2 egg yolks
• 8 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1. Mix sugar and butter together until smooth.
2. Add egg yolks and finally add in the flour without excessively mixing or kneading.
3. Chill for 2 hours.
4. Roll out to 1/2-inch depth and cut into 2-inch circles.
5. Preheat oven to 320 degrees F.
6. Place on a greased and floured baking tray and cook for 15 minutes until light brown.
7. Allow to cool before moving.
8. Serve warm with preferred topping.

castor sugar, butter, egg yolks, flour

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/shortbread-pastries-recipe.html (may not work)