Orange Shortbread

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375F.

2. 2

   Blend together butter, superfine sugar, zest, and salt in a bowl with a fork.

3. 3

   Sift flour into butter mixture and blend with fork until mixture forms a soft dough.

4. 4

   Transfer dough to an ungreased large baking sheet and pat into a 10- by 5-inch rectangle.

5. 5

   Prick dough all over with fork and sprinkle with coarse sugar (if using), pressing it gently into dough with your fingertips to adhere.

6. 6

   Score dough crosswise with back of a knife into 6 rectangles (do not cut all the way through), then score each rectangle into 2 triangles.

7. 7

   Bake shortbread in middle of oven until edges are golden but center is pale, 12 to 17 minutes.

8. 8

   Cool on baking sheet on a rack 10 minutes, then cut into 12 triangles along scored lines while still warm.

9. 9

   Transfer triangles with a long spatula to a rack to cool completely.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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