Chocolate Raisin Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
2. 2
   Sift all-purpose flour, salt, potato flour and vanilla sugar into a medium-size bowl.
3. 3
   Cut in butter until mixture forms coarse crumbs; mix in raisins.
4. 4
   Mix together to form a soft dough.
5. 5
   Roll out dough on a floured surface to a rectangle slightly smaller than an 11x7 inch baking pan.
6. 6
   Place rolled-out dough in pan; press to fit.
7. 7
   Smooth top; prick well.
8. 8
   Bake about 25 minutes or until very lightly browned.
9. 9
   Cool a few minutes.
10. 10
    Using a sharp knife, mark through surface of mixture with lines to use as a guide for cutting.
11. 11
    Let cool in pan.
12. 12
    Cut mixture in 20 squares; remove from pan.
13. 13
    Place chocolate in a small bowl over a pan of gently simmering water; stir until melted and smooth.
14. 14
    Line a baking sheet with foil.
15. 15
    Dip bars in chocolate, coating evenly; lift out with a fork and tap gently on side of bowl to remove excess chocolate.
16. 16
    Place on foil.
17. 17
    Place baking sheet in a cool place until chocolate sets.
18. 18
    If desired, any remaining chocolate can be piped over bars for decoration.