For those who love shortbread, this pan will be a pleasure to use. Used to make the popular Scottish treat, it has a traditional thistle pattern (the thistle being Scotland's national flower). Made from fired, non-porous ceramic, it renders the pattern in fine detail while preventing the cooked shortbread from sticking to the mold. Shortbread is baked directly in the 8" diameter by 1/2" deep pan, then, after cooling slightly, it is simply tapped out and cut into pie-shaped pieces.