About this episode

The hosts discuss shortbread, its history, and various related topics with guest Laurie.

People in this episode

Hosts: Molly Wizenberg, Matthew Amster-Burton

Guest: Laurie

Topics covered

• shortbread
• baking
• Scottish Parliament
• butter temperature
• tea preferences
• ingredient ratios

Keywords

• shortbread
• baking
• butter
• Scottish Parliament
• tea
• cookies
• ingredients

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Yorkshire Gold Tea

Books & works: Crumbs, Pure Dessert, Holiday Cookies, Holiday Cookies 2: The Sequel, Holiday Cookies 3

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