Brown Bag Designs Shortbread Pan

While the pan features an easy-release surface, it is best practice to lightly dust the mold with flour or a mix of flour and sugar before pressing your dough in. This ensures the intricate Norwegian Woods pattern releases cleanly without sticking.

Yes, you can use your favorite shortbread recipe, but keep in mind that recipes with a higher butter content or those that are too soft may lose the definition of the pattern. A classic, firm shortbread dough typically yields the crispest, most detailed results.

Hand washing with warm, soapy water and a soft brush is the safest way to clean the pan. Avoid using abrasive scrubbers or metal utensils, as these can scratch the ceramic finish and dull the fine details of the design.

While specifically designed for shortbread, this mold works well for any dense, non-rising dough, such as springerle or certain types of sugar cookie dough. Avoid using it for cake batters or recipes that require significant leavening, as the dough will rise and obscure the pattern.

Brown Bag Designs typically includes a classic shortbread recipe card with their molds to help you get started. If you lose it, any standard shortbread recipe that calls for chilling the dough before baking will work perfectly.