Shortbread is perfect as-is, but can also be customized however you like it; flavour the dough with citrus zest, tea, lavender, spices or extracts, and try stirring in finely chopped dark chocolate or toasted nuts, or anything else you can think of.
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Preheat oven to 350°F.
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In a medium bowl, beat the butter, sugar, citrus zest, tea or lavender (if you're using it) and vanilla until pale and creamy.
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Add the flour and salt and beat on low or stir by hand until you have a soft dough.
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Press the dough into an ungreased 8 or 9-inch round pan and poke a few times with a fork, then press down around the edges with the tines of a fork.
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Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until pale golden.
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Cool for a few minutes, but slice while still warm.
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