Quick and simple shortbread

Method
Prep:25min  ›  Cook:10min  ›  Ready in:35min 

1. Preheat oven to 180 C / 160 C fan / Gas 4. Line a baking tray with baking parchment.
2. Combine the flour, sugar and butter together in a mixing bowl and rub together with your fingers. When the dough starts to form add the vanilla extract.
3. Roll out onto a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness and use a knife or cutter to cut out shapes. Transfer to the prepared baking tray.
4. Bake in a preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and place on a cooling rack. After 5 minutes, sprinkle with sugar. Allow to cool and enjoy.

Tip

You don't need to add vanilla as you can make without. The flavour can be changed with zest from orange or cinnamon, depending on what you prefer. As I rolled it out quite thin this made 28 little short breads.