Ingredients
- 3 cups unsalted butter
- 2 cups confectioner's sugar
- 6 cups all-purpose flour
- Nutmeg, pinch of
- Salt, pinch of
How to Make
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Step 1: Have shortening at room temperature but do not let it melt. Cream it.
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Step 2: Add sugar and salt gradually.
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Step 3: Mix and beat to a frothy mass.
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Step 4: Add nutmeg and flour, mixing in by hand a little at a time.
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Step 5: Knead till smooth. Pat dough rather firmly together so it won't fall apart.
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Step 6: Shape into a roll 4-5" in diameter, and cut off pieces about 1" thick. This should make about 6 large cakes. Scallop the edges with a fork.
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Step 7: Bake on a greased sheet till light golden at 325-350', about 30-40 minutes.
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