Phipps Famous Shortbread Recipes

PHIPPS FAMOUS SHORTBREAD

Steps:

• Spread the all-purpose flour on a cookie sheet and place under a pre-heated broiler about 4-5 inches from the element.
• Roast the flour, watching it all the time until it is medium brown.
• Turn the flour with a spatula to brown the other side.
• The entire procedure takes about three minutes and gives the flour a rich nutty flavour.
• Let the flour cool.
• Mix the soft butter with the fruit sugar and add the sifted rice flour.
• Fold in the roasted flour and blend well.
• Chop the chocolate into chunks just a little smaller than a sugar cube.
• Mix them into the dough, taking care you don't soften the chocolate too much.
• Shape as desired.
• Bake at 300F for 1 hour.
• Cool, then store in an airtight container.
• Yield depends upon size and shape.

MELT - IN - YOUR - MOUTH SHORTBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Whip butter with an electric mixer until fluffy. Stir in the confectioners' sugar, cornstarch, and flour. Beat on low for one minute, then on high for 3 to 4 minutes. Drop cookies by spoonfuls 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
• Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Watch that the edges don't brown too much. Cool on wire racks.