Rick's Shortbread biscuits

  You will need the following ingredients:

1. 4 oz. (125g) butter or margarine
2. 2 oz. (65g) sugar, preferably caster sugar
3. 8 oz. (250g) plain flour
4. A pinch of salt

1. An oven, heated to gas mark 3 (160 centigrade or 325 farenheit)
2. A mixing bowl
3. A wooden spoon
4. An electric mixer, though not essential
5. A wire mesh sieve, though not essential
6. A rolling board and rolling pin
7. A baking tray, lined with aluminium foil, then lightly floured
8. A sharp knife
9. A fork
10. A weighing device - scales or an electronic gizmo

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  Full list of instructions:

1. Add the flour, butter, sugar and salt
2. Stir well
3. Roll out and cut into biscuits
4. Cook until lightly browned
5. Allow to cool, then eat...