Classic Shortbread

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (240g) Unsalted Butter, softened
• 1/2 cup (85g) Dark Brown Sugar
• 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
• 1 1/2 cups (213g) All-Purpose Flour
• 1/2 cup (68g) White Rice Flour
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/4 cup (50g) White Fine Sugar, for dusting

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F. Line a 9x9 baking dish with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the vanilla extract and mix until well incorporated.
4. In a separate bowl, mix the flours and salt together.
5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
6. Press the dough into the prepared baking dish. Using a fork, poke holes throughout the dough.
7. Sprinkle with sugar and bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Do not overbake.
8. Allow shortbread to cool slightly, then cut into squares.

Note: Store shortbread in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Bake Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 16 x 2 1/4' squares