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Sift together flour, salt and sugar on a cutting board
Work butter into dry ingredients, kneading with your palm, until it is an even mixture
Make the dough into a ball and roll out about 3/4 of an inch thick
Place in a pan with high sides to prevent the short bread from browning too quickly around the edges, and prick the surface with a fork
Bake in a very moderate oven, 300F., for 35 minutes
Allow the short bread to stand an hour or two before serving so that it becomes crisp and thoroughly set, then slice into serving pieces.