Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Shortcakes~Lightened~

You may remember a post I did..about one of our very favorite shortbread/cakes..the recipe is from a wonderful woman..Auntie Bernice..
I got everything out this week to make them..and decided to improvise~





I decided to try and make them a combination of small shortbreads that I love..and her shortcakes that I love..I may still continue to modify ....this time..I replaced 1 cup of regular flour w/ 1 cup of rice flour..



Like a lot~


Just a touch flakier than with all regular flour~

And really ..so appetizing in little square cake forms..




I received a beautiful tray as a gift a couple of yrs ago..and they just looked so nice sitting upon it~


Just go peek at the link..the recipe is there:) Just replace the 4 cups of flour..w/ 3 flour.. 1 rice flour..and "le tour est joué~"

If I have kept making these for almost 40 yrs.. they have to be keepers..and the little modification? Well ..it works too..

I have put these in the same tin as always.. my ME tin..from Auntie Bernices' daughter~ "Jojo"~
at

26 comments:

  1. JacquelineDecember 8, 2011 at 1:31 AM

    Sounds heavenly! I just love real shortbread - not the fake stuff you buy in cans! If you have been making them for 40 years they have to be amazing!

    I would never think to put in the rice flour. Fun to try that in several recipes.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Federica SimoniDecember 8, 2011 at 1:56 AM

    che meraviglia questa ricetta!baci!

    ReplyDelete
  3. Marie RaynerDecember 8, 2011 at 3:17 AM

    They have to be fabulous! Not sure we can get rice flour here. Love your pretty little sugar cubes! How perfectly sweet they are! A delightful post as always! xxoo

    ReplyDelete
  4. FoodEpixDecember 8, 2011 at 4:05 AM

    Looks delicious. Would love for you to share this with us over at foodepix.com.

    ReplyDelete
  5. Sam Hoffer / My Carolina KitchenDecember 8, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Modifications make cooking fun Monique. Looks delicious.
    Sam

    ReplyDelete
  6. SavoringTime in the KitchenDecember 8, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    That's just how I make my shortbread - with rice flour. I love the flakiness! I discovered the trick a few years back by doing lots of online research. I'm going to make mine this weekend :)

    ReplyDelete
  7. Mari @ Once Upon a PlateDecember 8, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Super idea to replace some of the flour with rice flour ~ I didn't think they could get any better! I love the bite-size ones, too. You are so clever, Ms. Magical!! xo

    ReplyDelete
  8. From the KitchenDecember 8, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    I've never used rice flour but love flaky shortbread and am going to put it on my list. Love the idea of bite sized--one can eat two without any guilt!!

    Best,
    Bonnie

    ReplyDelete
  9. Deana SidneyDecember 8, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Hmm, rice flour... who knew! Wonder if you could use brown rice flour... I love the nuttiness. They do look great on that plate... I love traditions, especially those involving FOOD.

    ReplyDelete
  10. ShelDecember 9, 2011 at 12:52 AM

    They look like heaven...
    I have a post prepared using that same recipe from my mom.
    Instead of the rice flour, I used maizena...it does make such a difference...melt in your mouth....!
    Beautiful Monique..truely, I love your blog!
    Shel

    ReplyDelete
  11. LindaDecember 9, 2011 at 1:52 AM

    They looks absolutely amazing Monique! I had a friend whose Mom always added some rice flour to her shortbread...I lost her recipe...
    I must try this one!
    Such beautiful pics...
    L~xo

    ReplyDelete
  12. Rosa's Yummy YumsDecember 9, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    They look terrific and so tempting! I love the addition of rice flour.

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    ReplyDelete
  13. Karen S BoothDecember 9, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    Wonderful sounding recipe and GORGEOUS photos too!
    Karen

    ReplyDelete
  14. RitaDecember 10, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    Love the idea of making shorbrad with rice flour; they look so nice. I would love to try these.
    Rita

    ReplyDelete
  15. Cathy at Wives with KnivesDecember 10, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    I have tried substituting rice flour for a bit of the wheat flour in shortbread and was also very happy with the results. I thought the resulting cookies had a finer texture. Lovely photos, Monique.

    ReplyDelete
  16. AnonymousDecember 10, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    My grandmother used rice flour in her recipe. I'll have to bug her this Christmas to see if she still has the recipe.
    I love your blog here. I want my blog to look like this when it grows up :)

    ReplyDelete
  17. AnonymousDecember 10, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Love the idea of the rice flour - delicious
    Mary x

    ReplyDelete
  18. La Table De NanaDecember 10, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    Thank you...

    Yesteryum..You are so sweet..

    There is no place for growing up..Stay as you are:) It is refreshing....

    I hope you are all able to enjoy preparations of the season..and if you are on your own..i wish you a gentle peace..in knowing..that you are really not alone...and on your own~

    ReplyDelete
  19. AnonymousDecember 11, 2011 at 3:42 AM

    Hi Monique...Love your shortbread! I don't have internet since last week, will write soon, hopeful;ly after tomorrow when technicien leaves. I am on mobile phone...useless with it!
    bisous
    Ronelle

    ReplyDelete
  20. BarbaraDecember 11, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Monique, these are so unusual! I've never used rice flour...what a great idea. And they look divine. I like the idea of making a shortbread/shortcake. Checking out the recipe now....

    ReplyDelete
  21. La Table De NanaDecember 11, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    I am confident re this recipe:) It's a winner..

    Bisous..

    Take care~

    ReplyDelete
  22. JamieDecember 12, 2011 at 3:51 AM

    These are so beautiful! And wonderful served as little bites...and so pretty and festive! Perfect for the holidays!

    ReplyDelete
  23. Hélène (Cannes)December 14, 2011 at 1:34 AM

    Il n'y a rien de meilleur que les shortbreads à la farine de riz ... J'ajoute quant à moi quelques gouttes d'essence de rose dans la pâte ... Ça donne un petit goût divin ...

    ReplyDelete
  24. La Table De NanaDecember 14, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    La prochaine fois:) Oui!

    ReplyDelete
  25. a quiet lifeDecember 19, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    i love how everything you make is light and tiny :)

    ReplyDelete
  26. LucyDecember 23, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    I can imagine these would make a great gift - who can resist shortbread? Love the little squares - so dainty!

    ReplyDelete