Scottish Shortbread/Country Christmas Recipe

5 c All-purpose flour

1 c Rice flour

2 c Butter or margarine;

-softened 1 c Sugar

Candied fruit; optional Recipe by: COUNTRY CHRISTMAS RECIPES Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Sift together flours. Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer until creamy. Blend in 3/4 of flour until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in remaining flour by hand. Press dough firmly into ungreased 15-1/2x10-1/2x1" jelly-roll pan or two 9" fluted tart pans; crimp and flute edges, if desired. Bake 40-45 minutes until light brown. Place pan on wire rack. Cut into bars or wedges while warm. Decorate with candied fruit, if desired. Cool completely. Store in airtight containers. Makes about 4 dozen bars or 24 wedges -----