Okay, so today I wanna talk about making shortbread with one of those fancy molds. I tried it out, and let me tell you, it was a bit of a learning curve, but the end result was pretty awesome.
First off, I got my hands on this shortbread mold pan. It’s got these intricate designs, and I was super excited to use it. I whipped up a basic shortbread dough—you know, the usual butter, sugar, flour deal. Nothing too complicated.
Now, here’s where it got interesting. I started pressing the dough into the mold. I used my fingers and made sure to really push it into all the little nooks and crannies. The mold I got is pretty detailed, so I wanted to make sure the pattern would come out nicely.
Once the dough was evenly spread, I took a fork and pricked the whole surface. I guess this helps to prevent the shortbread from puffing up too much while baking. It felt a bit weird poking holes in the pretty pattern, but I went with it.
Then, into the oven it went. I set the temperature to 325°F (160°C). The recipe I found online said to bake it for about 30-35 minutes. I kept an eye on it, and it got a lovely golden-brown color. And let me tell you, the smell that filled my kitchen was just amazing!
- Made a basic shortbread dough.
- Pressed the dough firmly into the mold.
- Pricked the entire surface with a fork.
- Baked at 325°F for 30-35 minutes.
Here’s a quick rundown of what I did:
After it cooled down a bit, I carefully removed the shortbread from the mold. And honestly, it looked fantastic! The pattern came out really well, and it tasted even better than it looked. It was a bit crumbly, but that’s how a good shortbread should be.
So, yeah, that’s my experience with using a shortbread mold pan. It was a fun little baking adventure, and I’d definitely recommend giving it a try. It can be a little bit hard to push the dough into those patterns at the beginning, but it worth it! Just remember to prick the dough, and you’ll end up with some seriously impressive-looking and delicious shortbread. Trust me, your friends and family will be impressed!
