Pricey, but nice
I was so looking forward to baking shortbread cookies with this beautiful mold. I heard that the ceramic ones were the original shortbread molds, and the best. However, I baked the cookies and the first ones came out fairly well although the little flower designs weren't all that prominent. The second batch I didn't bake long enough and when I went to unmold the cookies, they all crumbled and fell apart. I will try more later, but these were for holiday gifts so I didn't have a lot of time to experiment with different recipes. So, although the price is kind of high, it is a beautiful mold. My advise is to not underbake your cookies so they will stay together.
Wonderful shortbread pan!
This mold was the first one I purchased back in the 80s, and it is still going strong. In trying to replicate the shortbread my husband came to love while living in Ireland and traveling through Europe, I had tried many recipes and tricks, but without success. Then a little kitchen shop in town got in these molds and I bought one for my husband to give me for my birthday (that's how it works around our house). It did the trick--he loves it, I love it, and so does everyone else with whom we share it. It is so flaky and buttery.
I've served it at wedding and baby showers, a wedding reception, family parties, and I love to give gift plates stacked with shortbread. Since purchasing that first pan I have collected many pans in different designs for different occasions.
The shortbread freezes well, so you can make it in advance of an event and avoid last minute hassles.
The pan is sturdy, and it can go through the dishwasher (a plus in my book). Just read the directions...
beautiful shortbread
I love this mold! The pattern is beautiful and the mold has a substantial feel to it. My shortbread come out of it easily. I use Smart Balance margarine, though, rather than butter as I try to cut the saturated fat. They are delicious. Perhaps slightly richer with butter.
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