grandma's shortbread

mix together thoroughly
1 cup soft butter
5/8 cup sugar[1/2 c. plus 2 tbsp.]
2 1/2 cups sifted flour

method:

1. mix thourghly with hands
2. chill dough
3. roll out 1/3 to 1/2" thick
4. place on ungreased baking sheet. bake at 300 [20-25 min.]