Recipe For Shortbread Made With Rice Flour

May 02, 2023 Post a Comment

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Description

Shortbread is a classic Scottish dessert that has been enjoyed for centuries. This delicious treat is made with simple ingredients like butter, sugar, and flour, and it has a crumbly, buttery texture that melts in your mouth. If you are looking for a gluten-free version of this classic dessert, you can try making shortbread with rice flour instead of wheat flour. This recipe is easy to make and will yield delicious, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies.

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe is about 10-15 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe is about 25-30 minutes.

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 cups rice flour
1/4 teaspoon salt

Equipment

Mixing bowl
Electric mixer
Measuring cups and spoons
Baking sheet
Parchment paper

Method

Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
Add the rice flour and salt to the bowl, and mix until the dough comes together.
Place a sheet of parchment paper onto a baking sheet.
Form the shortbread dough into a ball and flatten it slightly with your hands.
Place the flattened dough onto the parchment paper and use a rolling pin to flatten the dough to about 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) thickness.
Use a cookie cutter or knife to cut the dough into desired shapes.
Place the cookies in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden brown.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

If you don't have rice flour at home, you can make your own by grinding uncooked rice in a blender or food processor until it becomes a fine powder. Store the rice flour in an airtight container and use it as needed.

Nutrition Info

This recipe makes about 24 cookies. Here is the nutrition information for one serving (one cookie):

Calories: 120
Total Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 20mg
Sodium: 25mg
Total Carbohydrates: 12g
Dietary Fiber: 0g
Sugars: 3g
Protein: 1g

Recipes FAQ

Can I use a different type of flour?

You can try using other gluten-free flours, like almond flour or oat flour, but the texture and taste may be slightly different.

Can I add flavorings to the dough?

Yes, you can add vanilla extract or lemon zest to the dough to give it extra flavor.

How should I store the cookies?

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

Recipe Tips

Make sure your butter is softened, but not melted, before mixing it with the sugar.
Don't overmix the dough, or the cookies may become tough.
If the dough is too crumbly, you can add a tablespoon of milk or water to help it come together.
If you want to add a chocolate drizzle to the cookies, melt some chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave and drizzle it over the cooled cookies.