Baking with Linda: Raspberry Shortbread

TL;DR

Learn how to make a simple and delicious raspberry shortbread with a buttery crust, raspberry jam filling, and crumbly topping.

Transcript

today we're going to be making raspberry shortbread it's a very easy to put together recipe it doesn't have a lot of ingredients for the raspberry shortbread we're going to need butter or vegan butter if you're making them vegan brown sugar vanilla flour salt and raspberry jam and then you'll need a bowl and this is optional but i'm using a hand mi... Read More

Key Insights

• 🍦 Creaming butter and sugar is a technique used in cookies and some cakes, giving the baked goods a soft and tender texture.
• 🤎 Packed brown sugar should be used for this recipe to ensure the right sweetness and moisture.
• 🇯🇲 Are you out of raspberry jam? No worries! You can use any type of jam, as long as it has real fruit in it.
• 😒 If you don't have parchment paper for the sling, you can use foil or simply grease the baking pan.
• 😑 The crust is pre-baked to maintain its crispness and firmness when the jam is added.
• 🍩 Docking the dough helps prevent it from puffing up during baking, creating a more even texture.
• 🍩 While a kitchen scale can provide precise measurements, you can also eyeball the amount of dough needed for the crust and topping if you don't have one.

Questions & Answers

Q: Can I make this recipe without a hand mixer?

Absolutely! While the video shows the use of a hand mixer, you can mix the ingredients by hand. It may take a bit more time, but the result will be just as delicious.

Q: Can I use a different flavor of jam?

Yes, you can use any flavor of jam you prefer. Strawberry, blackberry, or blueberry jam would be great alternatives to raspberry.

Q: Can I make this recipe vegan?

Yes, you can make this recipe vegan by using vegan butter instead of regular butter. Just ensure that the other ingredients you use are also vegan-friendly.

Q: How should I store these raspberry bars?

Store the raspberry bars in a sealed container in the fridge for up to five days. You can also freeze them in freezer-safe bags or wrap them in plastic wrap and store them in the freezer for longer shelf life.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• This video demonstrates how to make raspberry shortbread, a quick and easy recipe that requires only a few ingredients.

• The recipe involves creaming together butter and brown sugar, adding flour and salt, and dividing the dough for the crust and crumble topping.

• After pre-baking the crust, raspberry jam is spread on top, followed by the crumble topping, and then the bars are baked until golden.