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summer fruit shortcake

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients For summer fruit shortcake

  • 3 c
    fresh fruit, mixed
  • 2 Tbsp
    shortening
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 4 tsp
    baking powder
  • 2 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1
    lemon, rind and juice only
  • milk
  • BISCUIT INGREDIENTS
  • 1 c
    whipping cream, whipped
  • 1 c
    strawberry puree
  • 1 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 3 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter

How To Make summer fruit shortcake

  • 1
    In bowl, sprinkle fruit with 2 tablespoons of the sugar and lemon juice; toss to mix well and set aside.
  • 2
    LEMON BISCUITS In measuring cup, add enough milk to lemon juice to make 2/3 cup; stir and set aside for 15 minutes to sour.
  • 3
    In bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and lemon rind; using pastry blender or two knives, cut in shortening and butter until well mixed.
  • 4
    With fork, blend in soured milk to make soft dough - Don\'t overmix.
  • 5
    Turn out dough onto lightly floured surface; knead 6-8 times.
  • 6
    Roll out or pat dough to 1/2 inch thickness.
  • 7
    Using floured 3 inch round cutter, cut out 6 biscuits; sprinkle lightly with more sugar.
  • 8
    Bake on greased baking sheet in 425 oven for 12-15 minutes or until tops are browned.
  • 9
    Let cool until warm; cut in half horizontally.
  • 10
    Spoon fruit mixture onto bottom halves of biscuits, reserving some fruit for garnish.
  • 11
    Stir strawberry puree with remaining sugar; spoon over fruit mixture.
  • 12
    Top with dollop of whipped cream, then biscuit tops - Garnish with more cream and remaining fruit.

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