Can you make shortbread without rice flour?

Yes, you can make shortbread without rice flour. Here is a traditional shortbread recipe that does not include rice flour:

Ingredients:

- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

- 1/2 cup granulated sugar

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

- 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla extract.

3. Gradually add the flour and salt to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix, or the shortbread will be tough.

4. Gather the dough into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.

5. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters.

6. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.

7. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy your delicious shortbread cookies without rice flour!