Shortbread Number Four

Shortbread Number Four

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups butter, softened
l cup fruit sugar
l cup sifted rice flour
l 1/2 cups coarsely chopped belgian milk chocolate

Spread flour evenly on baking sheet. Broil for 2 minutes or until flour turns golden, (watch carefully). Turn flour using spatula and continue to broil until golden throughout.
In large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Stir in rice flour. Stir in browned flour. Blend well by hand. Dough will be stiff. Do not overblend. Mix in chopped chocolate chunks. Chill dough 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 300F. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden on bottom and edges. Cool on racks.