: Dimple your dough only after its final rise in the pan, when it looks puffy and bubbly.
In baking, "dimpling" is a specific technique used to create pockets for oil and toppings while preventing the dough from rising too high. : shirley dimples
If you are looking to recreate the Shirley Temple aesthetic: : Dimple your dough only after its final
: Drizzle olive oil over the surface before dimpling. This ensures the oil fills the holes, creating those signature crispy, golden wells. This ensures the oil fills the holes, creating
4–6 oz Ginger ale or Lemon-lime soda (like Sprite or 7-Up) Maraschino cherries (the essential garnish)
: While natural, they can be accentuated with makeup using a small amount of matte brown eyeshadow or a makeup pencil to create a subtle indentation at the corner of the smile.