Horaiebe Biscuits

This recipe comes from Mrs Tanti, my 'Aunty Jenny's' mum. They, like Mrs Tanti, are Maltese. A type of shortbread. Try not to think about the ramification on your waste line...
500g unsalted butter
125g icing sugar (1 cup)
1 cup self raising flour, sifted
plain flour, sifted
extra icing sugar
1) Melt butter gradually over low heat (if too hot it will split). Pour into mixing bowl.
2) Add self raising flour and icing sugar. Thicken with plain flour to make a soft dough.
3) Roll into balls of about 2-3cm and press with a fork. They shoudn't crack around the edges. If they do, add more butter.
4) Bake in a moderate oven (180-190'C) for 15-20 min. When just changing colour they're done.
5) Cool on the tray and sprinkle liberally with icing sugar (using a tea strainer works well for this).