Real Scottish Shortbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. confectioners sugar
1/4 c. superfine granulated sugar
1/3 c. rice flour
1 2/3 c. unbleached flour
1 c. butter (room temperature)

Preparation

Heat oven to 325\u00b0.
Mix confectioners sugar and granulated sugar in a small bowl.
Mix the flours together in a separate bowl.
In a large bowl, thoroughly cream butter and the sugar mixture.
Gradually add the flour mixture.
Mix with your hands until the dough is smooth.
Do not overwork.
Roll out to 1/2-inch thickness.
Prick with a fork.
Cut into 2 inch squares.
Bake on ungreased cookie sheet until medium brown, about 25 minutes.