Old Fashioned Greek Shortbread Recipe

Old Fashioned Greek Shortbread

1 pound butter (NO margarine)
2 egg yolks
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
1 teaspoon anise
4 to 5 cups all-purpose flour

Beat butter at medium speed of electric mixer for 10 minutes
Add egg yolks and confectioners’ sugar
Beat 5 more minutes
Add anise
Add flour one cup at a time, kneading
Roll dough into 1-inch balls and bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 375 degrees F for 12 to 15 minutes or until very lightly browned

Dust with confectioners’ sugar

Makes 5 or 6 dozen

Topics: Bread

 

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