Shortcake

125g butter

125g sugar

1 egg

250g flour

Vz teas baking powder

pinch salt

Cream butter and sugar, add egg and blend well. Add sifted flour and baking powder.

Bake at 180°c for 15 - 20 minutes - until golden.

Double this mixture will give you enough for 3 dozen traditional (top and bottom crust) Christmas Mince Pies, made in patty tins. Dust with icing sugar when ready to serve.