Strawberry Shortcake

A favorite summertime dessert of warm biscuits filled with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. For a little variety, choose from the three strawberry sauces, each with a different twist, the next time you make this superb recipe.

from Family Circle

Strawberry Shortcake
Yield: 8 shortcakes Prep 30 mins Bake 425°F 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick ) butter, in pieces
  • 3/4 teaspoon milk
  • Strawberry-Ginger, Strawberry-Orange or Strawberry-Raspberry Sauce (recipes follow)
  • Whipped cream, for garnish (optional)

Make It

1. Heat oven to 425 degrees F.

2. Mix flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder and salt in bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make hole in center; add 3/4 cup milk; stir to make soft dough.

3. On floured board, pat dough into 3/4-inch-thick round. Using 3-inch scalloped cookie cutter, cut out 6 rounds. Place on baking sheet. Repeat with trimmings, cutting out 2 more. Brush tops with remaining milk; sprinkle with remaining sugar.

4. Bake in 425 degree Foven 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to rack to cool. Split shortcakes in half. Assemble on plates, using your choice of sauce. Serve with whipped cream if desired. Makes 8 shortcakes.

Strawberry-Raspberry Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam
  • 1 tablespoon raspberry vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon raspberry liqueur
  • pinch black pepper
  • 1/2 cup strawberries
  • 2 1/2 cups strawberries, quartered

Make It

1. Mix sugar, jam, vinegar, liqueur and pepper in bowl. Add 1/2 cup strawberries; mash to puree, dissolving sugar. Quarter 2-1/2 cups berries; add to mixture.

Strawberry-Ginger Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon raspberry vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped candied ginger
  • pinch black pepper
  • 1/2 cup strawberries
  • 2 1/2 cups strawberries, quartered

Make It

1. Mix sugar, vinegar, honey, ginger and pepper in bowl. Add strawberries; mash to puree, dissolving sugar. Quarter 2-1/2 cups berries; add to mixture.

Strawberry-Orange Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon raspberry vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
  • 1 tablespoon sieved orange marmalade
  • pinch black pepper
  • 1/2 cup strawberries
  • 2 1/2 cups strawberries, quartered

Make It

1. Mix sugar; vinegar; orange juice concentrate; orange marmalade, and pepper in bowl. Add 1/2 cup strawberries; mash to puree, dissolving sugar. Quarter 2-1/2 cups berries; add to mixture.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving: cal. (kcal): 297, Fat, total (g): 13, chol. (mg): 34, sat. fat (g): 8, carb. (g): 42, fiber (g): 1, pro. (g): 4, sodium (mg): 230, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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