Kays Shortbread Recipes

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325 degrees. Pulse together flour, sugar and salt in a food processor. Add butter and pulse to fine crumbs. Pulse a few more times until some of the crumbs start to come together, but don't overprocess; the dough should be somewhat crumbly. (You can also mix the dough in a bowl using two knives or a pastry cutter.)
• Press dough into an even layer in an ungreased 8- or 9-inch-square baking pan, or a 9-inch pie pan. Prick dough all over with a fork. Bake until golden brown, about 35 to 40 minutes for the 9-inch square or pie pan, 45 to 50 minutes for the 8-inch. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Cut into squares, bars or wedges while still warm.

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, cream butter and icing sugar until light and fluffy.
• Stir in flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt until very smooth.
• Form into a firm ball.
• Place on lightly floured surface.
• Lightly knead five or six times.
• Form level teaspoonfuls into small balls.
• Place two inches apart on unbuttered baking sheet.
• With fingertips or fork, gently press each ball to slightly flatten it.
• If desired, place a cherry piece in the centre of each.
• Bake in oven at 325 degrees F for about 15 minutes or until edges are slightly golden and firm to the touch.
• Cool.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, salt and confectioners' sugar. Stir in the butter and vanilla, and mix until a stiff dough forms. Pat dough into 9-inch round cake pan, and prick well with a fork. Sprinkle remaining sugar over dough.
• Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. Cut into wedges while warm. Cool on wire rack; separate cookies.

Steps:

• 1. Add 1 1/2 Tablespoons of vegetable oil in an iron skillet and place in 425 degree oven for approx 5 to 7 minutes or until iron skillet is very hot. While the skillet is heating, mix the above ingredients together. (I prefer 1 1/2 TBSP of sugar in mine.)
• 2. Pour in very hot skillet and place in 425 oven for approx 20 to 25 minutes. (When side of cornbread is golden brown and center is firm, it's done.)