Traditional Scottish Shortbread

5 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup flour, sifted
  • 1/4 cup rice flour
  • 1/4 cup superfine sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine flours, sugar and salt in a mixing bowl.
  2. 2
    Work in butter until dough has the consistency of pie crust.
  3. 3
    Sprinkle board with rice flour.
  4. 4
    Turn dough onto board and knead until smooth.
  5. 5
    Divide into four portions and shape into small rounds.
  6. 6
    Place on parchment paper on a cookie sheet (or use a shortbread mold).
  7. 7
    Prick with a fork.
  8. 8
    Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes, until cakes begin to brown slightly.
  9. 9
    Allow to cool in pan.

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