Jane’s Biscuits

• 170 g flour
• 110 g butter
• 55 g

Sieve the flour and sugar into a bowl and rub in the butter with the fingertips. Within a few minutes the mixture will start to come together, so gather it up and knead it lightly in the bowl. (This is a shortbread so do not use any liquid.)

Roll out to 7mm thickness on a lightly floured board. Cut into 6.5cm rounds or into heart shapes. Bake in a moderate oven, 180°C/350°F/Gas 4, for a