How to Make Elegant Desserts like Millionaire's Shortbread and Gateau Breton with Apricot Filling

Hosts Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster uncover the secrets to the most decadent bar cookie recipe-Millionaire’s Shortbread. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top pick for serrated knives. Finally, test cook Elle Simone makes Bridget the ultimate Gateau Breton with Apricot Filling.
Get the recipe for Millionaire's Shortbread: cooks.io/2CSZZIC
Get the recipe for Gateau Breton with Apricot Filling: cooks.io/2TTutjg
Buy our winning serrated knife: cooks.io/2I80e64
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[@joymcguire]

Elle Simone is absolutely charming!

[@davejones5747]

I believe this was her first appearance. She seems very comfortable on camera.

[@fluffycritter]

I can't not notice how much the time on the clock on the oven behind Adam keeps jumping around.

[@kd1s]

Oh I have to try making both of those, the Millionaires shortbread and the Gateau Breton. It'll be worth taking the sugar hit on those.

[@ShiryeDanielsByrd]

The millionaire's shortbread will be perfect for easter

[@GpD79]

The Mercer Culinary Millennia is now on Amazon for $14.99. I'm tempted to buy it, but I barely ever slice bread!

[@soxxy22]

I bought one last November since it was recommended by ATK for $19.45. It is very sharp and it makes such a difference when slicing. I love it. If u buy it make sure that you don't wash it in the dishwasher since any knife will maintain its sharpness for a long time when washed by hand. Happy cooking 😁

[@davet1081AA]

I found it's also great for slicing home-grown tomatoes so thin 1 will last all summer Haha. - and big tall sandwiches without smashing the innards out of them - use light pressure and let the knife do the work. Nothing worse than not having the tool you need, and it's only $15

[@b_uppy]

Didn't think the gateau would appeal, but it does.

[@littlegigles]

Fancy twix, but I loved.

[@dwightmansburden7722]

That shortbread looks amazing! Also, I absolutely adore Elle, and am missing her cool and funky blue hair.

[@josephbenassi9697]

Tottaly easy to make especially by our three favorite ladies of heavenly cooking made for us all to enjoy, cant wait to make it now, these kinds of desserts should be top secret and locked in a vault somewhere, did I mention I own a vault, lol .!! Thank you ladies

[@lindseyknights2947]

I use raw honey instead of corn syrup in my millionaire's shortbread caramel. It started because once I didn't have corn syrup and was being too lazy to go to the store, but the taste is so delicious that I've done it that way every since!

[@CitizenPerkins]

Mmm... that Millionaire's Shortbread looked delicious! I'm going to have to make that one soon! 👍😊

[@hollym5873]

Love these videos, great recipes and equipment reviews. thanks

[@JaneeelV]

Love these chefs that help with co-hosting! Love Elle's personality

[@yfc1196]

Just baked this. Delicate and flavorful (only used 1/2 cup sugar, sweet enough for me). If you think you missed the part where they mentioned baking soda or baking powder, you didn’t. This cake is “crumbly” without needing leavener.

[@2006glg]

Been watching and enjoying this show for almost 20 years and as black female chef, super happy to finally start to see some diversity in the test cooks. Twenty years ago when I applied, there was none. It's about time. Good job, ATK.

[@carowells1607]

No diversity or no black people? I think I remember a couple of Asain chefs on the show. Anyway I'm glad Elle joined the cast too. Not because if her skin color but because she's pleasant and seems to really know what she's doing.

[@trishblakely3476]

Props to Julia for the Auntie Mame “top drawer” reference. 🤣👍❤️

[@anthmn]

Oh my! Those monster cookies in the background of the knife testing look amazing!!

[@misscndnwoman2177]

I'm here I'm here , I wouldn't miss this for the world I saw on your Christmas Video

[@davejones5747]

Thank you, Bridget, for not saying car-mel.

[@bbednorz319]

Dave Jones She did say car-mel.

[@DarianHarder]

What’s wrong with that? Different pronunciations

[@cincybest]

@@DarianHarder People are trash it doesn't matter really.

[@davejones5747]

@@bbednorz319 No, she didn't pronounce it as "car". She pronounced the first syllable like the name Cara, so it rhymes with Farah or Tara.

[@davejones5747]

@@DarianHarder Nothing really but I like it better when it's said closer to the traditional way. You can say it however you like.

[@virginielawrence2049]

Oh, la la! I am in Brittany (Bretagne) Watching a "gateau Breton" being made in the US ! You can get them plain (traditional), with an apricot filling, just like in Elle's recipe, but also with a raspberry or dried prunes filling. Elle is right: The filling consistency is very important; it should not be like jam. And this is a 'hefty' cake! Must say, not too many people here bother making it, since they are readily available in bakeries (and stores) and are most excellent. But... I will tell you, that I will follow Elle's recipe if I decide to actually make one!

[@marymagness7467]

Great job, ladies! Both recipes look amazing! I couldn't decide which one to try first. Time for the old coin toss. Also, the serrated knife review was mind-blowing. Thank you! Love you all!

[@flybyairplane3528]

ATK,,,HELLO BRIDGITTE, I have eaten walkers SCOTTISH SHORTBREAD, for at least50 years, but I have never saw one like this, one,,ELLIES, cake looks intresting ,also love apricot jam/preservers, I’ll try this one. ;;;;🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@bentleyr00d]

Elle looked so pleased when she tasted her gateau. Makes me wanna try it.

[@elainjones9442]

Everything looks yummy and good thanks for recipe

[@elizabethshaw734]

I don't like millionaires shortbread but I think it's because I don't like crust of any kind pie crust graham cracker crust shortbread crust I just eat whatever it's holding! :-)

[@saraabraham9963]

I like your recipe for Gateau Breton . Can I use store bought apricot jam insted of making it? Please advise and thank you for the BEST recipe in the world.

[@robbyrobby]

What do you think of boiling the sweetened condensed milk in the can to make caramel?

[@carowells1607]

That's a very south of the border thing to do. And it works.

[@robbyrobby]

@@carowells1607 yeah I've got some I made today

[@aneta5196]

Can the corn syrup be substituted for more heavy cream?

[@gartnsu1]

It looked delicious and Elle has a great personality, so it is very enjoyable to watch.

[@erinrobinson3158]

Elle is adorable to watch!😊

[@pakdiva21]

Love Elle! More of her!

[@Ogremindes]

Millionaire's Shortbread? It's just called Caramel Slice in Australia.

[@davejones5747]

An alternative name "millionaire's shortbread" of this confection seems to have originated in Scotland. IIRC they made it on an episode of the Great British Bake Off.

[@misscndnwoman2177]

Beautiful !

[@brianjennings7644]

..wait, wait..I thought it said "eggplant desserts". nevermind.

[@lynnesmith6827]

Can the apricot layer be made with fresh apricots? I have a severe allergy (asthma) to the sulfur dioxide used in dried apricots and I don’t have asthma otherwise. I’ve tried eating organic dried apricots but as you know they turn an ugly dark color during drying plus I don’t think they taste the same.

[@carowells1607]

I'm sure they would work out well. They get cooked down either way.

[@IngaHicks]

OMG, this looks soooo good!!

[@Heathenishism]

Yes, ma'am.

[@drmarshall19]

Any tips on cutting the Millionaire Shortbread so that it looks professionally done ? I’m afraid that after all the baking that I will butcher the shortbread. Please help

[@jamesleonard6275]

Serrated knife and light strokes. It'll still crumble a little bit but will be delicious, regardless.

[@TheNinnyfee]

I always thought I couldn't cut good economic bread slices myself until I changed to a good bread knife which was also triangular in shape, not straight. Of course it took me some knife-skill practice, but a good bread knife makes all the difference.

[@victoriavassen2627]

Jam? I'm confused; I thought all fruit-jams are made with sugar? Please correct me

[@elizabethshaw734]

I lived in France as well as Italy and many other places but between the two I like the Italian desserts better. :-)

[@nolialvarez8339]

Pineapple jam is the best for this

[@JTMcAwesomeFace]

Elle is bae! I've been cooking ATK every week. Made gumbo and char siu this week. Gotta make these in the near future!

[@frenchiegirlintheusa]

Our family friend from Martinique would use cook bananas instead it was amazing

[@claudiocampanella8281]

"16 tbs of butter", how stupid is it to say that? You can say 8 ounces or 240 grams of butter so you can even inform the public that doesn't know rather than sound ignorant.

[@Clefme]

Your English is grammatically incorrect throughout your comment so perhaps you should look into that before complaining about someone’s ‘stupid’ usage. Also, using tablespoons as a unit of measurement for butter is perfectly acceptable in the States.

[@claudiocampanella8281]

@@Clefme Idiot one more time.

[@mytruckinlifeace4047]

When I first saw that cake I was like no way could I make that. But then it was demystified. Thanks test kitchen.

[@Scottjf8]

Can the shortbread get made with some type of gluten free flour? I'd love to make it for my GF daughter.

[@sarotouloughian1890]

I have spent years watching you ladies on PBS cooking dishes from all over the world with the precision and attention to minute detail to explain why things work and why they can flop. I'm so thrilled to see the both of you back on...ermmm...TV(?)! Or internet or KZbin. Honestly, as long as I can watch you guys inspire me to cook/bake, I'm a happy camper. To illustrate how much I've missed you, the other day as I was working, the tv was on Hallmark Channel (I don't know who changed it from the He-Man channel I usually watch) and Home and Family was on air. During one of the segments I heard a voice I knew well and like a meerkat, my head lifted from my work and scanned my immediate horizon looking for that informative, very confident and often joke cracking voice and found to my squealing delight to see Bridget on set! It was a manly squeal, ok? Can't blame a foodie...lol

[@JoeStuffzAlt]

I'm also thinking the knives with less serrations will also be easier to sharpen

[@codymullenniex8025]

I wasnt a le to get the caramel oger 214 degrees and it was boiling incontrollably what did i di wrong

[@karmenpogosyan5429]

The best cake❤.

[@billyfoster3223]

Great stuff!😁

[@Oliver-hh6hy]

i watched this

[@singe0diabolique]

I love Elle! She's like everybody's mom!

[@backandstillbgmsdangerusda5493]

Nummn!

[@suryasegeri2683]

Love the Gateau Breton...♥️🙏♥️

[@DennisJosefsson]

"It's always oui", brilliant

[@hildamondonedo7317]

😲😲 😍

[@rachelhoward2480]

More Elle!

[@rosealexander4671]

7 oz. or one cup of brown sugar. Which is it?

[@haasii]

1 cup of brown sugar weighs 7oz

[@houchi69]

You are American, aren't you?

[@DopplerRedShift]

When baking, you should always go for the weight rather than volume, as it's more consistent.

[@davejones5747]

@@DopplerRedShift If you're a finicky pastry chef maybe. This recipe doesn't require weighing ingredients to work properly. And the caramel part isn't baked anyway.

[@bentleyr00d]

@@houchi69 Wow, imaginane an American watching this show and understanding that American measurements would probably be used on a show called AMERICA'S Test Kitchen. Who would have thunk it?

[@nonozebra4196]

Million calorie shortbread

[@jkickinutube]

I believe it is prounced Caramel not Carmel! Cheers! Jon

[@joralemonvirgincreche]

No discussion of whether a serrated knife is offset or not? Offset knives are often easier to use. The winning knife didn't look like it was offset.

[@MrStrangelymade]

Millionaire’s Shortbread is hardly elegant, you get it in every greasy spoon and church hall jumble sale over here.

[@cornishpasty4344]

millionaire's shortbread... elegant? hahahaha.... most basic thing we have at bakeries in the UK.

[@moneyman8735]

the girl in the back has been squeezing the same orange that whole time,the back looks so fake my god

[@hiddengems2844]

Caramel slice- not millionaires shortbread

[@bentleyr00d]

Things often have more than one name. In the UK it's also known as millionaire's shortbread