TRADITIONAL SCOTTISH SHORTBREAD

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This recipe is from a little cookbook I got many years ago in Scotland. The rice flour gives it a perfect crumbly texture.

Provided by MaryMc

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 4 small rounds

Number Of Ingredients 5

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.8, Fat 23.3, SaturatedFat 14.6, Cholesterol 61, Sodium 202.5, Carbohydrate 32.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 12.6, Protein 2.4

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