Cardamom Shortbread

Method

1. Sieve the flour and cornflour together.
2. Beat the butter and sugars together in a bowl until soft and fluffy.
3. Split open the cardamom pods and place the seeds into a pestle and mortar and grind to a powder. Add the cardamom powder to the butter and sugar mixture along with the flour and cornflour and then knead well to make a dough.
4. Shape into a ball then flatten and wrap in cling film. Chill for about 15 minutes.
5. Preheat the oven to 180°C, 350°F, Gas Mark 4. Grease 2 baking sheets.
6. Roll out the dough to about 5mm (¼ inch) thick then use a 7cm (2¾ inch) diameter cutter to cut out the biscuits.
7. Place on the baking sheets then bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until pale golden brown. Allow to cool slightly on the baking sheets before transferring to a rack to cool completely.