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Economical Shortbread

From McDougall's cookery book, 1950

Bake at Regulo Mark 3, 330° Fahr. on the middle shelf. Leave in the tin, and when almost cold cut into fingers.

Presented as published in 1950. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation below, not the original instructions.

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As published

This recipe was extracted from McDougall's cookery book (1950) by McDougall's Ltd, page 2. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.

ECONOMICAL SHORTBREAD 8 ozs. McDougall’s Self-raising Flour. 1/4 teaspoonful Salt. 2 ozs. Softened Compound Cooking Fat. 2 ozs. Softened Margarine. 2 ozs. Castor Sugar. Few drops Almond Essence

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