Shortcakes (Robin's Best Biscuits) |
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Prep Time: 17 Minutes Cook Time: 13 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Wonderfully tender cakes-with the sugar, a perfect base for berry or peach shortcake; without the sugar and with a bit more salt, a great biscuit. Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour |
1/4 cup sugar |
1 tablespoon baking powder |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes |
1/2 cup whole milk |
1 egg |
Directions:
1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.
4. Add butter and rub it in with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal.
5. Whisk milk and egg together in a small bowl.
6. Add milk mixture to dry ingredients, stirring til dough forms and turn dough out onto lightly floured board.
7. Knead gently, about five turns and pat dough into 6 x 4 rectangle.
8. Cut into 8 rounds and arrange on baking sheet, separated by about 2 .
9. Bake about 13 minutes or til tester comes out clean.
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