★ PETTICOAT TAILS
Richly delicate and dainty.
This recipe was brought from France to Scotland by Mary, Queen of Scots. The French name “Petits Gateaux Tailles” means—“little cakes cut off.” But the name came to be pronounced as it sounded to the Scotch and English—“Petticoat Tails.”
Mix together thoroughly ...
- 1 cup soft butter
- 1 cup sifted confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tsp. flavoring (vanilla, almond, wintergreen or rose)
Sift together and stir in ...
- 2½ cups sifted GOLD MEDAL Flour
- ¼ tsp. salt
Mix thoroughly with hands. Press and mold into a long, smooth roll about 2″ in diameter. Wrap in waxed paper, and chill until stiff (several hours or overnight). With thin, sharp knife, cut in thin slices ⅛″ to ¹⁄₁₆″ thick. Place slices a little apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned.
TEMPERATURE: 400° (mod. hot oven).
TIME: Bake 8 to 10 min.