Phipps Famous Shortbread

Directions

1. 1
   Spread the all-purpose flour on a cookie sheet and place under a pre-heated broiler about 4-5 inches from the element.
2. 2
   Roast the flour, watching it all the time until it is medium brown.
3. 3
   Turn the flour with a spatula to brown the other side.
4. 4
   The entire procedure takes about three minutes and gives the flour a rich nutty flavour.
5. 5
   Let the flour cool.
6. 6
   Mix the soft butter with the fruit sugar and add the sifted rice flour.
7. 7
   Fold in the roasted flour and blend well.
8. 8
   Chop the chocolate into chunks just a little smaller than a sugar cube.
9. 9
   Mix them into the dough, taking care you don't soften the chocolate too much.
10. 10
    Shape as desired.
11. 11
    Bake at 300F for 1 hour.
12. 12
    Cool, then store in an airtight container.
13. 13
    Yield depends upon size and shape.