Mix them with the fat melted, and the egg beaten with the water.

Knead lightly into a dough.

Roll it out, and cut into round cakes.

Place them on a greased baking-tin.

Bake in a moderate oven for about twenty minutes.

Shortbread.

Method.—Put the flour and sugar into a basin.

Melt the butter, and mix them with it.

Knead lightly.