Re: why is short bread "short"? / Re: OT -- Friday Recipe was:

laaaaaaaaaaaawd have mercy.

now you have to explain the original meaning of "shortening" please!

regards,
ep

On 29 Mar 2001, at 13:14, Regina Harter scribbled with alacrity and cogency:

...
> If I am recalling correctly, it was originally "shortening bread". The
> basic recipe is butter plus enough flour and sugar that is doesn't melt all
> over the pan.

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