Shortbread

[lorcas_novena]

Hey guys

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[supercarrot]

i've added the shortbread tag.

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[lorcas_novena]

Thanks, absolutely USELESS with computers.

[spirulinai]

I've had a tough time making shortbread - with the idea that a higher fat content may make the cookies more tender, I've tried cutting the marge with shortening or oil to reasonable success. I've noticed that if you want that crumbly melty texture to be right, you've got to take care that the dough is very very cold before you toss the cookies into the oven. With butter it doesn't matter quite as much, but it really seems to affect the vegan shortbreads.

[blueheron]

I have no real problem making Scottish shortbread using Earth Balance. It doesn't taste 100% like traditional Scottish shortbread, but replacing the butter in what is essentially a butter cookie will alter the taste -- there is no way around that.

Still, I think it is good, and my wife likes them just fine.

[playguitar]

I've made shortbread with all different kinds of vegan margarine and they've all turned out fine, so I don't see how you could come across problems!! Just don't over cook :)

[lisamaria]

butter flavored shortening. just be careful to replace the water- shortening has less water content than butter. i believe its 2 tbs per cup. check the box.