summer fruit shortcake

How To Make summer fruit shortcake

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