Christmas Shortbread - GF

Ingredients:

• 250g cubed butter at room temperature
• ½ cup caster sugar + extra for dusting
• 1tsp pure vanilla extract
• ½ cup rice flour
• 1 + 1/2 cups Orgran GF Plain Flour + extra for kneading
• ½ cup arrowroot flour

Directions:

• Preheat oven 150deg
• Line 2 trays with baking paper
• Using Food Processor:
  • Sift all flours as you add them to the bowl
  • Add sugar and combine for 5-10 sec on low speed
  • Add vanilla and butter
  • Whizz on low to moderate until forms a soft dough approx. 1min
• Using Electric Beaters:
  • Beat the butter and sugar until pale and creamy
  • Add vanilla
  • Slowly add sifted flours beating on low speed until almost combined
• Use your hands to bring the dough together
• Turn out on to a floured surface, knead gently until smooth (if a little too soft or sticky knead in a bit more flour)
• Roll out between 2 sheets of baking paper to 1cm thick
• Cut out desired shapes and carefully lift onto baking trays
• Optional – Sprinkle with a little extra caster sugar
• Bake for 20mins or until slightly golden