Shortbread Ascent: A Journey to the Crust

Step 1: Gather Ingredients

To begin, you'll need:

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup water

Step 2: Mix and Muddle

Combine butter and sugar in a bowl. Mix until smooth, then muddle with a spoon.

Next, add flour and water. Mix until a cohesive crumb forms.

Substep 2.5: Crust Conundrum

What's a crust, you ask? Is it a crustacean? No, it's not. It's the crunchy outside layer that holds it all together.

Step 3: Ascent the Bread

Now it's time to shape your dough into a majestic tower of shortbread. Ascent the bread into the air... just kidding, just stick it on a baking sheet.

Place the baking sheet in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Or is it 325? Hmm, maybe just check the recipe book.

Step 4: Enjoy the Frustration

Wait for the bread to cool. Then, slice, serve, and bask in the glory of your newly baked shortbread. Or not.

Maybe it'll be a disaster. Maybe the crust will be too crumbly, the center too dry. But hey, at least you tried.