How to Make the Best Scottish Shortbread (recipe from Tartine Bakery in San Francisco)

Preheat the oven to 250-300°F, then turn it off and place a bowl of diced butter inside to soften it until it reaches a mayonnaise-like consistency.

In a mixing bowl, add the softened butter and table salt. Mix for 2-3 minutes until the salt is mostly dissolved, checking for granules with your fingers.

Add sugar to the butter and mix until incorporated without heavy blending.

Sift together cornstarch and all-purpose flour in a separate bowl.

Add the sifted flour and cornstarch to the butter mixture and mix until just incorporated, being careful not to overwork the dough.

Prepare a baking pan (6x10 inches or similar) by greasing it with butter or cooking spray.

Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan to about 2/3 inch thick.

Cut the pressed dough into fingers or strips before baking.

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