Okay, here is my sharing about how I made shortbread with a mold pan.
I’ve always wanted to try those fancy shortbread pans, you know, the ones that make your cookies look all pretty and professional. So, the other day, I finally got one and decided to give it a go. I’m not much of a baker, but hey, how hard could it be, right?
First things first, I had to find a recipe. I looked up a bunch online, and they all seemed pretty similar. Butter, sugar, flour – the usual suspects. I picked one that sounded easy enough and got all my ingredients together. The recipe said to make sure the butter was cool, not melted or anything. I made sure I used really good butter because it’s a big part of the flavour.
I started by creaming together the butter and sugar. I don’t have an electric mixer, so I did it by hand. It took a while, but eventually, it got all nice and fluffy. Then came the flour. I sifted it in slowly, like the recipe said, and mixed it in with a wooden spoon. It felt a bit like a workout, but I got there in the end.
Once the dough was all mixed up, it was time to get it into the pan. I sprayed the pan with some non-stick stuff first, just to be safe. Then, I plopped the ball of dough right in the middle and started pressing it out towards the edges. I tried to make it even, but it wasn’t perfect. Who cares, right? It’s homemade!
- Mix the butter and sugar, I used my hands to do that.
- Add flour step by step and stir it, It was a little bit hard to stir.
- Put the whole dough into the pan and press it to make sure it is evenly distributed.
Next, I took a fork and poked a bunch of holes all over the surface. Apparently, this helps it bake evenly. I popped it in the oven at 325°F (that’s what the recipe said) and waited. The recipe said 30-35 minutes, but mine took a bit longer, maybe because my oven is a bit rubbish or I made it too thick. I just kept checking it until it looked golden brown.
The final step
When it was done, I let it cool in the pan for a bit before trying to get it out. And guess what? It came out perfectly! I was so proud of myself. It looked so pretty with all the designs from the pan. And it tasted amazing, if I do say so myself. Buttery, crumbly, and just the right amount of sweet. I shared some with my family, and they loved it too.
So, yeah, that’s my shortbread adventure. It was actually pretty fun, and not as hard as I thought it would be. I’m definitely going to make it again. Maybe I’ll even try some different flavors or add-ins next time. If you’ve never tried making shortbread, I say go for it! It’s totally worth it.
