Party-Perfect Strawberry Shortcakes |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 9 |
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Ingredients:
1 (16-ounce) container fresh strawberries, sliced |
1/2 cup sugar, divided |
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour |
4 teaspoons baking powder |
3/4 cup butter or margarine, cut into pieces |
2 large eggs |
1 cup sour cream |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1 cup whipping cream |
2 tablespoons sugar |
2 tablespoons strawberry jam |
1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh mint |
garnishes: fresh mint leaves, strawberry halves |
Directions:
1. Combine sliced strawberries and 1/4 cup sugar. Cover strawberry mixture, and set aside.
2. Combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, and 1/4 cup sugar; cut in butter with a pastry blender or fork until mixture is crumbly.
3. Whisk together eggs, sour cream, and vanilla until blended; add to flour mixture, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.
4. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead 6 times. Pat dough into an 8-inch square; cut into 16 (2-inch) squares. Place dough on a lightly greased baking sheet.
5. Bake at 425° for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden.
6. Beat whipping cream at medium speed with an electric mixer until foamy, and gradually add 2 tablespoons sugar, beating mixture at high speed until stiff peaks form.
7. Remove shortcakes from oven, and split in half horizontally. Combine strawberry jam and chopped mint; spread cut sides of bottom shortcake halves evenly with jam mixture, and top evenly with half of strawberry mixture. Cover mixture evenly with whipped cream; top with remaining strawberry mixture and remaining shortcake halves. Garnish, if desired. Serve immediately.
8. Round Shortcakes: Pat dough toa 1/2-inch thickness, and cut with a 3-inch round cutter. Place dough on a lightly greased baking sheet, and proceed with recipe as directed. Makes 12 servings.
9. Shortcake Shortcut: Combine 1 (16-ounce) container strawberries, sliced, and 1/4 cup sugar; cover and set aside. Brush 9 large frozen biscuits with 3 tablespoons melted butter. Combine 3 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; sprinkle over biscuits. Bake according to package directions. Serve immediately, with strawberry mixture and whipped cream, to 8 happy friends.
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