from scratch

I don't bake. I don't like all the science of it. When you cook you can fix things as you go - with baking, you get one shot to get it right. I am not a fan. But, I put it on my list that I would bake something from scratch. This is really elementary and I am pretty much cheating... but, here is the Shortbread recipe my Aunt Mary shared with me:

Aunt Mary's Easy Peasy Shortbread

• 8x8 square pan
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 sticks of soft butter

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. Mix butter, sugar and flour.
3. Pour into 8x8 square dish - smooth it down with rubber spatula.
4. Bake for 25 minutes (or longer - I added 5 minutes because of my oven). It should NOT be brown.
5. Let it sit and cut into squares. Have milk or water ready - it will make you thirsty.
I was craving something sweet last night and Halloween candy is getting old. This came out great and I felt very domestic.