Thread: lemon bar shortbread base shrinking
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Old 06-19-2002, 03:56 PM
bakerchik Offline
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From my experiences working with crusts, the result of shrinkage is gluten developement. Is the shortbread overmixed? Maybe try letting it rest for 20 minutes or so before you bake it.
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